Choose the right cherry variety and buy the right potted cherries maintenance and pruning skills cherries, as one of the traditional fruit trees in my country, are not only delicious, but also have extremely high ornamental value. In recent years, with people's pursuit of quality of life, potted cherries have gradually become a fashion. How to create a small cherry garden of your own at home? This article will introduce you in detail the tutorial and maintenance methods of potted cherries. Select the right cherry variety Before purchasing a cherry pot, you must first understand the cherry variety. Currently, common cherry varieties on the market include: large cherries, small cherries, cherry plums, etc. According to personal preferences and growth environment, choose the right variety. Generally speaking, large cherries have larger fruits and better taste; small cherries have smaller fruits, but better taste; cherry plums have both ornamental and edible values. When purchasing suitable potted plants, you should choose a ceramic pot or plastic pot with good breathability and good drainage. The size of the pot should be moderate, generally suitable to accommodate the root system of the plant. Also pay attention to the shape of the pot. It is best to choose a pot similar to the shape of the cherry crown to facilitate plant growth. Planting cherry potted plants 1. Prepare soil: Cherries have high requirements on soil. Sandy soil with loose, breathable and good drainage properties is appropriate. Leus soil, garden soil, and river sand can be mixed in a certain proportion to make it suitable for cherries. Soil for growth.
2. Planting time: The best planting time for cherries is spring, when the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to plant growth.
3. Planting method: Put the cherry saplings into a pot, fill in a proper amount of soil, gently compress them to make the roots fully contact with the soil, then pour through water, and cover them with a thin layer of soil after the water penetrates into the soil. Cherry potted maintenance 1. Watering: Cherries like a humid environment, but avoid standing water. Keep the soil moist during growth, but avoid standing water. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; when low temperatures in winter, reduce watering frequency.
2. Fertilization: Appropriate amount of fertilization is needed during cherries growth. Compound fertilizer is generally applied once a month. When fertilizing, be careful not to sprinkle fertilizer directly on the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
3. Pruning: During the growth process of cherries, pruning should be carried out in time to remove sick and weak branches and excessively dense branches to maintain the beautiful tree shape, which is conducive to ventilation and light transmission of the plant.
4. Prevention of pests and diseases: Cherries are vulnerable to pests and diseases. They must be prevented and controlled in a timely manner. Pesticides can be sprayed regularly to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Cherry pot pruning skills 1. pruning time: Cherry pruning is usually carried out in spring. At this time, pruning can promote the growth of new branches and improve fruit quality.
2. Pruning method: When pruning, the principle of "removing the weak and retaining the strong, removing the dense and retaining the sparse" should be followed to maintain the beautiful tree shape and improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plant.
3. Trim tools: When trimming, use sharp scissors or saw to avoid damaging the plants.
Potted cherries are both beautiful and practical plants. Through the above tutorials, I believe that everyone has mastered the method of potted cherries. As long as you maintain them carefully, I believe that your cherry garden will thrive and add a touch of greenery to your life.
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