Introduced here is the care and management of plum blossom bonsai and the cultivation methods of potted plum flowers in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce it to everyone.
Plum blossoms have particularly strong cold resistance and are also heat-tolerant. They have a tenacious vitality. Planting a pot of plum blossoms on the balcony can not only be nurtured for many years, making our balcony more beautiful and picturesque, but the flowers also emit a fragrant aroma. Through pruning and binding, a beautiful and graceful bonsai can be created. It is not very picky about potting soil, and as long as watering and lighting are paid attention to, it can be well nurtured.
How to care for potted plum blossoms? Remember "3 points" for a graceful tree shape, sturdy branches, and fragrant flowers!
One, types of wintersweet suitable for planting on the balcony
Planting plum blossoms on the balcony is suitable for using potted wintersweet, such as大红梅 (big red plum), 照水梅 (plum reflecting water), 绿萼梅 (green calyx plum), etc., and can also be propagated by cuttings from branches. Choose according to your preferences. No matter the type, they all have good cold resistance, so there's no need to worry about placing them on the terrace or balcony in winter.
Two, planting methods for potted wintersweet
1. Choose the right potting soil
For young potted plum blossoms, you can use ordinary garden soil mixed with some coarse sand for planting. For larger potted plum blossoms, you can use one-fifth decomposed leaf soil mixed with four-fifths river sand. You can put some wood chips or river sand at the bottom of the pot to increase aeration and drainage. When planting plum blossoms, it's best to plant them with the original soil, leaving the soil clump on the roots undisturbed and directly planting it in the pot. The diameter of the pot should be about 20 centimeters or more.
2. After planting, the acclimatization and care of potted plum blossoms
After planting, water thoroughly once and then place it in a ventilated and well-lit area. After a week, gradually move it to a sunny and well-ventilated area for care. However, it should not be kept in a shaded area for too long, as this can easily cause it to grow tall and weak, only producing leaves without flowers, with fewer and less colorful flowers and an unpleasant scent.
Three, how to water potted plum blossoms
It prefers slightly dry growing soil, so the potting soil should not be watered too much, as prolonged moisture can lead to yellowing of the leaves, even leaf drop, and root rot. However, the potting soil should not be too dry. When watering, ensure that the soil is dry before watering and water thoroughly.
When the new branches grow to 20 centimeters, control the watering to keep the potting soil slightly dry, which can promote the differentiation of flower buds and result in more flowers. Reduce watering in autumn and winter to make the branches more plump and solid. Plum blossoms do not like heavy fertilization, so when new branches appear, water once with thin cake fertilizer. When the leaves are very lush, water once a month with organic fertilizer. After fertilizing, loosen the soil to keep the potting soil loose.
Three, how to prune and shape potted plum blossoms
When each branch grows to 25 centimeters, you can pinch off the top part or shorten the longer branches to promote more flower buds, making them plump and promoting more flowering. Prune at least once a year and you can also prune it into shapes such as a cliff shape or curved trunk according to your preferences. How to care for potted plum blossoms? Remember three points: graceful tree shape, sturdy branches, and many fragrant flower buds!
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