The correct way to water crabapple
As one of the top ten famous flowers in China, Begonia's elegant flower appearance often makes people ignore the details of maintenance. Scientific watering is the core link in the maintenance of crabapple, which not only affects the flowering quality, but also affects the survival of plants. This article analyzes the mystery of crabapple watering through three aspects: watering rules in four seasons, practical skills and water shortage warning system. Golden rule for watering crabapple in all seasons Spring and autumn growth season: 2-3 day cycle method From March to May and September to November, the "surface layer 3cm drying method" is used. When the surface layer 3cm of the basin soil is white, it is poured thoroughly immediately. It is recommended to use a long-spout pot to slowly inject water along the wall of the pot to avoid flushing the roots. Summer dormancy period: When the temperature of water control exceeds 32℃ for 5-7 days, crabapple enters a semi-dormant state. The dual-track mode of "morning spraying + dusk water replenishment" is adopted. In the morning, an atomizing spray can is used to replenish water on the leaves, and the humidity of the basin soil is observed at dusk to determine whether to irrigate. Winter maintenance: The 20-day water cut method starts wintering mode when the room temperature is lower than 10℃. Choose noon time for watering, and the water temperature needs to be consistent with the room temperature. Combined with ceramsite paving, it can improve the moisturizing effect by 3 times. Six practical skills for advanced maintenance: Intelligent humidity detection method Insert the bamboo stick into the bottom of the basin, and pull it out after 30 minutes to observe humidity traces. There is no need to water if the wet part exceeds 1/3 of the bamboo stick. The principle of avoiding risks during the bud period is to use the "alternate day spot watering method" during the bud period. Use a dropper to drop water 5 cm away from the rhizome to avoid stagnant water and rot in the flowers. The primary alarm of the three-level water shortage warning and identification system: the leaves are curled and the new leaves appear longitudinally folded, and the edges of the old leaves are slightly curled. At this time, the water content of the basin soil is less than 40%. Intermediate alert: The veins of the transparent leaves can be seen under the backlight, indicating that the cell water loss rate reaches 60%. Ultimate alarm: Longitudinal cracks appear in stems due to lignification reaction, and the skin of new branches is rough. Immersion pot method needs to be used immediately for rescue.
By establishing a seasonal watering calendar and an early warning response mechanism, the survival rate of crabapple can be increased by 80%. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log in conjunction with a thermohygrometer to record the plant's reaction after each watering, and gradually form a personalized maintenance plan. Remember, excellent crabapple keepers are experts in plant language translation.