What are the types of shrubs?
Today, the editor introduces the types of shrubs and the knowledge content of commonly used shrubs for landscaping and the recommendation of flowers and plants, which will be introduced in detail for you below.
In addition to buying small potted plants such as Disocactus ackermannii, Cyclamen, Viola cornuta, Sedum spectabile, or Phalaenopsis during the winter and spring seasons, you can also try to grow some flowering shrubs that bloom during these seasons. They can be grown into medium to large-sized shrub potted plants, and if conditions allow, they can even be grown into landscape plants.
1. Abutilon (Patterned Chinese Lantern)
Abutilon pictum, also known as the lantern flower, is a popular tropical and subtropical potted flowering shrub. It can also be planted in warm areas in the north. They prefer a perennially warm and humid environment and are afraid of the cold. In addition to the common green leaf varieties, there are also variegated Abutilon with golden yellow patches on the leaves (Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii').
That is not yellowing leaves, it's variegation.
Abutilon belongs to the Malvaceae family, and the maintenance methods are basically the same as those for red-leafed Malvaceae (such as the蔓ing Chinese Lantern) and red Malvaceae. When maintaining these plants, they should be provided with slightly acidic, loose, and well-draining sandy soil, avoiding too sticky potting soil, especially when potting.
Abutilon can be grown in semi-shaded areas, but the number of flowers will decrease. If grown on a balcony, try to place it in a brighter area for better flowering performance. The optimal growth temperature is between 18-28 degrees Celsius. During the growing period, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and after the flower buds form, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. As long as the environment is warm, it can continuously bloom.
2. Camellia
What are the types of shrubs?
In this winter and spring season, it is very worthwhile to buy a pot of camellia. They continuously bloom throughout the season. It is recommended to buy a plant with a large crown, not those with weak seedlings but full of flower buds, as those are flower buds promoted by a large amount of fertilizer and water. In the later stage, they cannot provide enough nutrients, and the flower buds will keep falling off. Some plant lovers buy such camellias and don't know how to take care of them, resulting in no flowers in the later stage.
Don't rush to repot the camellia after buying it. Keep it in the original pot. If it is planted in a simple plastic pot, place it in a nice ceramic or plastic pot for display. If there are too many flower buds, thin them out, leaving only one or two large and full flower buds on each small branch. If the plant is still weak, try to leave three to five full flower buds on each plant, removing the rest to ensure that the nutrients can be supplied. Otherwise, after flowering once, the subsequent growth will be weak.
When the flowers wither, the whole flower falls off (Japanese Camellia 'Otome Tsutsumi')
When maintaining potted camellias, be careful to avoid making the potting soil too alkaline and avoid using tap water directly for a long time (let it sit in a container for two to three days before watering). After flowering, repot using slightly acidic soil (peat, decomposed leaf soil, or compost soil, etc.). Camellias like plenty of diffused light and are afraid of strong sunlight. In winter and spring, try to expose them to more sunlight, while in summer and autumn, be sure to provide appropriate shade and keep the potting soil moist but not waterlogged.
3. Daphne