Choose the right potted mulberry varieties Choose the right pots and soil watering and fertilization, light and temperature pruning and pest control Mulberry, also known as mulberry, is a fruit with extremely high nutritional value. It is not only delicious and delicious, but also has rich medicinal value. In recent years, with people's pursuit of green life, mulberry potted plants have gradually become a new favorite of home gardening. How to take good care of mulberry potted plants and let it thrive? This article will provide you with detailed maintenance guidelines. Select suitable potted mulberry varieties Before purchasing potted mulberry varieties, we must first understand the characteristics of different varieties of mulberry. Currently, common potted mulberry varieties on the market include purple mulberry, red mulberry, white mulberry, etc. The purple mulberry fruit has bright color and moderate sweet and sour taste; Red mulberry fruit has high sweetness, but slightly sour taste; white mulberry fruit has sweet and delicate taste. Choose the appropriate variety according to personal preferences and maintenance conditions. When choosing suitable pots and soil, mulberry pots should be selected with good air permeability and good drainage, such as ceramic pots, plastic pots, etc. In terms of soil, mulberry likes fertile, loose, and well-drained soil. You can choose carrious soil, Garden soil, river sand, etc., and add appropriate amount of organic fertilizers, such as chicken manure, cow dung, etc., to the soil. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Mulberries like a humid environment, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. Watering must follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering should be followed when the soil surface is dry. When the high temperature in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; When low temperatures in winter, reduce watering and keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of mulberry, apply fertilizer 1-2 times a month. The fertilizer is mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers can be used. After fertilization, water should be done in time to prevent fertilizer from burning the roots. Light and temperature Mulberries prefer a sunny environment. Potted plants should be placed in a place with sufficient light. In summer, pay attention to shading to avoid direct sunlight causing burns to the leaves. The suitable growth temperature of mulberry is 15-30 ° C. In winter, it should be moved indoors for maintenance and keep The temperature is above 5 ° C. pruning and pest control 1. pruning: During the growth process of mulberry potted plants, dead branches and diseased branches should be pruned in time to keep the tree shape beautiful. Before new buds germinate in spring every year, pruning can be carried out once to promote the vigorous growth of the plant.
2. Pest and insect pest control: Mulberries are susceptible to pests and diseases, such as red spiders, aphids, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken. Biopesticides or chemical pesticides can be used for prevention and control, but attention should be paid to the concentration and method of pesticides used to avoid mulberry fruit causes pollution.
Maintaining mulberry potted plants is not difficult. Just master the above points to make your mulberry potted plants thrive. During the maintenance process, you should pay attention to the growth status of the mulberry and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner. I believe that in the near future, you will be able to taste the sweet mulberry grown at home.