Flower Planting Techniques
Here are some experiences on the techniques of planting flowers and the main points of common flower cultivation, including the following details:
When cultivating plum blossoms in a pot, you can choose a breathable pot, prepare loose and fertile soil rich in humus, and place it in a sunny location for care, but try not to expose it to direct sunlight. Plum blossoms do not require much water; you can water them moderately and avoid watering during continuous rainy weather to prevent waterlogging and root rot. Let me tell you more about this in detail.
1. Soil
Plum blossoms prefer loose and fertile soil with good ventilation and drainage. You can use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and vermiculite in a ratio of 6:3:1 as the growing medium. Before potting, you can expose the soil to the sun to disinfect it.
2. Sunlight
Plum blossoms enjoy sunlight and can be exposed to sunlight all day, but they cannot tolerate direct strong sunlight, as it can burn the leaves and affect the normal growth of the plant. During strong sunlight in summer, you can shade 70% or place it in a semi-shaded area for care.
3. Watering
Plum blossoms are drought-tolerant but afraid of waterlogging and are not suitable for excessive watering. You can water them when the potting soil is dry and water thoroughly at once. If water accumulates, promptly tilt the pot to let the water flow out and place it in a well-ventilated area to recover. It is not suitable to water during the plum rain season or continuous rainy weather, and it's best not to water at noon in summer.
4. Fertilizing
Plum blossoms enjoy fertilizer and can be fertilized moderately during the growing season and before flowering to promote the plant's bud formation and more vigorous growth. It's best to use dilute liquid fertilizer, applying it frequently to avoid fertilizer burn.
5. Precautions
When cultivating plum blossoms in a pot, it is necessary to change the potting soil every half to one year to ensure the soil has enough nutrients. After flowering, the spent flowers should be cut off to prevent nutrient loss and diversion. Plum blossoms are prone to diseases and pests in high temperatures, and you can spray diluted pesticides for prevention and treatment.
The above content introduces the techniques of planting flowers and the main points of common flower cultivation techniques, hoping it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!