Methods for Dealing with Non-Flowering Potted Plum Blossoms
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As far as I know, many plum blossom enthusiasts have potted plum trees that do not bloom, or bloom very few flowers. Generally, mature potted plum trees not blooming or blooming very few flowers are mainly caused by the following reasons:
1. The environment where the potted plum blossoms are placed is too shaded, with insufficient lighting and poor ventilation. The plum blossoms should be placed in a sunny, well-ventilated, and relatively dry place for maintenance.
2. No timely pruning has been done, with many long and徒长 branches but few short ones, making it difficult for flower buds to form, thus resulting in fewer flowers. Plum blossom pruning should start from the seedling stage. When the seedlings grow to 25~30 cm (10~15 cm for potted seedlings) tall, cut off the top to promote lateral branching. After sprouting, leave 3~5 branches as main branches. When the branches grow to 20~25 cm (about 10 cm for potted seedlings) tall, cut off the top again. Adult plum trees are generally pruned after flowering.
The main principle of pruning plum blossoms is light pruning for strong branches and heavy pruning for weak branches. Diseased, vigorous, weak, and overcrowded branches should be cut from the base at any time. Main and lateral branches that have bloomed should be thinned appropriately, with lateral branches on the main branch cut to 10 cm, and long branches cut to 5~6 buds, ensuring that the plant's branches vary in length, height, and density. When pruning, pay attention to the direction of the pruning cut. For varieties with drooping branches, leave the inner bud; for upright or oblique branches, leave the outer bud. The cut should be flat.
3. Insufficient nutrition, without timely potting soil replacement and fertilization, affects the growth and flower bud differentiation of plum blossoms. After the flowers fade in spring, potting soil should be replaced promptly, with loose soil preferred and some dry organic fertilizer added to the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer; fertilize once in April, after new growth stops, apply fast-acting phosphorus and potassium fertilizer with watering 10 days later to promote flower bud differentiation; in autumn, keep the potting soil moderately moist and fertilize 2~3 times, mainly with thin liquid fertilizer; in early January of the following year, when the plum blossoms are about to bloom, apply a thin, dilute fast-acting fertilizer to promote blooming.
4. Excessive watering or waterlogging during the rainy season affects the differentiation of flower buds. The principle of watering is to water only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering. However, this should be adjusted during different growth seasons. Water thoroughly after changing the pot during the Spring Festival, then maintain the moisture of the potting soil; during the rainy season, it's best to place the pot upside down to prevent waterlogging; water thoroughly every afternoon in summer, and supplement water for individual dry pots in the morning the next day; reduce watering after autumn leaf fall.
The comprehensive explanation of the methods for dealing with non-flowering potted plum blossoms provided here, I hope it can serve as a modest contribution to solve your green plant problems.