Planting environment of grapefruit potted plants Number of grapefruit potted plants Maintenance of grapefruit potted plants With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people are beginning to plant potted plants at home, which not only beautifies the environment but also cultivates sentiment. As a traditional and famous fruit in our country, grapefruit has a strong aroma, sweet and sour taste, and is the first choice for potted lovers. When growing grapefruit potted plants at home, which are the most suitable? This article will provide you with detailed answers. Planting environment for grapefruit potted plants grapefruit likes a warm and humid climate and has no strict requirements on the soil, but loose and well-drained sandy soil is better. When planting grapefruit potted plants, a place with good ventilation and sufficient sunshine should be chosen. Number of grapefruit potted plants planted 1. Indoor space: If grapefruit potted plants are planted indoors, considering space constraints, it is recommended to plant 1-2 plants per square meter, which can avoid overcrowding of the plants and ensure that each plant can receive sufficient sunshine and air.
2. Outdoor space: When planting grapefruit potted plants outdoors, the number can be increased appropriately according to actual conditions. 2-3 trees can be planted per square meter, but attention should be paid to maintaining the distance between the plants to avoid affecting ventilation and light.
3. Personal preferences: In addition to considering factors such as space and light, the number of grapefruit potted plants planted should also be based on personal preferences. Some people like to plant a few trees to form a grapefruit forest; while some people like to plant one for easy care. Maintenance of grapefruit potted plants 1. Watering: grapefruit likes a humid environment, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. During the growing season, keep the soil moist, and control watering in winter to prevent the plants from freezing.
2. Fertilization: During the growing season, fertilizer is applied every 20 days or so, mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
3. pruning: pruning is an important part of the maintenance of grapefruit potted plants. Timely pruning can promote plant growth and improve fruit quality. The following points should be paid attention to when pruning: a. Trim sick and weak branches, dead branches, crossed branches, etc. to keep the plants ventilated and transparent; b. Maintain a certain tree shape during pruning, which is conducive to fruit placement; c. Apply healing agent in time after pruning to prevent the invasion of germs.
When planting grapefruit potted plants at home, it is crucial to reasonably determine the number of plants. Plant 1-2 plants per square meter indoors and 2-3 plants per square meter outdoors. The specific number needs to be combined with personal preferences and actual conditions. As long as you master the maintenance skills, I believe you will be able to grow healthy and lush grapefruit potted plants.
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