How to grow potted cherry trees? Cultivation methods and maintenance matters

Cherry tree pot cultivation method

1. Soil

Before planting a potted cherry tree, you need to prepare soil suitable for the growth and development of the potted cherry tree. Do not plant it in clay soil or soil with poor drainage. You should choose loose, fertile, and well-drained mixed texture soil, such as sand-carbon mixed soil or sandy soil.

2. Watering

Potted cherry trees like a humid environment. The principle of watering is not to water unless the soil is dry, and to water thoroughly when watering. Do not allow too much water to remain in the potting soil of the potted cherry tree for a long time, nor allow the potted cherry tree to dry out or even die due to lack of watering. Watering in small amounts frequently will suffice. An air humidity of around 50% is conducive to the growth of flower buds.

3. Fertilization

When fertilizing potted cherry trees, humus rice water and rapeseed water are generally used. However, when using these two fertilizers, attention should be paid to the disinfection of the fertilizers to prevent the potted cherry trees from suffering from diseases or breeding mold. Each time the fertilizer is applied, it should be diluted. Applying fertilizer in small amounts and multiple times will make the potted cherry trees grow better.

4. Temperature

Potted cherry trees prefer a warm environment, but they also have a certain degree of resistance to low temperatures. When cultivating them, you should pay attention to the fact that if the temperature is low in winter, you need to take warming measures. When the fruit is growing, it is best to keep the temperature at 25 degrees.

Cherry tree maintenance precautions

1. Flower and fruit management

During the growth period of cherries, many flower buds will grow. It is necessary to thin out the flowers and fruits in time, remove most of the flower buds, and remove one-third of the flower buds on the fruiting branches. Artificial pollination is also required. After the fruits grow, pay attention to fruit thinning and cut off all the fruits that are not growing well.

2. Pruning management

The shaping and pruning of cherry potted plants is also very important for their growth. When pruning cherries, summer pruning is the main method, and winter pruning is auxiliary. In summer, unsightly branches should be cut off, and appropriate pinching should be done to maintain the shape of the tree and protect the flowers and fruits. In winter, some branches should be cut off, and branches that are too long should be shortened to create a good shape.

3. Prevent and control pests and diseases

The main insect pest in the later stage of cherry growth is the peach leafhopper, also known as the floating leafhopper. It causes serious damage from July to September. Yellow and white spots appear on the peach leaves. In severe cases, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, causing the tree to weaken and affecting fruiting. Bordeaux mixture or dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate can be sprayed after harvesting every year.