Cultivation methods and precautions of golden plum (care and management of potted golden plum)

The Chinese name of Golden Plum is Double-Pod Cassia. It has lush branches and leaves, grows vigorously, and its golden flowers are particularly eye-catching. The leaves change every day, sometimes open, sometimes closed, making people fall in love with it at first sight. It is one of the few ornamental flowers in autumn and winter. Not only does it bloom beautifully, but its leaves are also very beautiful.

Is golden plum easy to grow?

Golden plum is a relatively easy-to-grow plant . It is a flower native to central China and prefers sunlight. At the same time, it has a strong shade tolerance and is more cold-resistant and drought-resistant than other plants, so it is best not to place it in an overly dark environment.

How to cultivate golden plum

1. Watering

When growing golden plum, you need to water it in time because it has a high demand for water. Generally speaking, you can water it every 3 days in spring and autumn ; in summer, you can water it once a day ; in winter, you can reduce the frequency of watering and wait until the soil is dry before watering.

2. Fertilization

During the growth process of golden plum, it is best to fertilize according to the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently . You can use decomposed organic fertilizers, which can promote the formation of flower buds.

3. Replace the potting soil

Generally, the potting soil of golden plum needs to be replaced after 2-3 years of growth , and the soil should be loosened regularly to facilitate root breathing.

4. Soil

The soil for golden plum can be mixed with leaf mold and garden soil , generally in a 1:1 ratio. This kind of soil can promote nutrient absorption by the roots.

Precautions for the maintenance of golden plum

1. Regular pruning

During the cultivation process of golden plum, its dry and diseased branches must be cut off in time . If its branches grow too densely, some of them also need to be pruned off to promote the branches' absorption of light.

2. Lighting

Golden plum is a plant that likes light, so its daily light exposure time must be maintained at 8 hours . In summer, it needs to be shaded to avoid direct sunlight.