How to grow purple bamboo plum to make it more purple

Growth conditions of purple bamboo plum

Purple Bamboo Plum is native to Mexico and cultivated in various parts of China. It likes warm, humid, semi-shaded environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees, and not lower than 10 degrees in winter. It is not demanding on soil, but is suitable for planting in fertile and moist loam.

How to grow purple bamboo plum

The suitable growth temperature for Purple Bamboo Plum is 15-25 degrees. In winter, you need to take measures to keep warm and provide sufficient light. Pay attention to water and fertilizer management. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days. In summer, be careful not to water too much. You can spray water appropriately to maintain the humidity of the environment.

Watering the Purple Bamboo Plum

Purple Bamboo Plum does not need too much water in spring and autumn. Just water it thoroughly once when the soil is dry. Water it in the morning and evening in summer. In winter, when the temperature is lower, keep the soil slightly dry. Do not water it during the rainy season.

Fertilization of Purple Bamboo Plum

When planting purple bamboo plum, you can apply some base fertilizer. During the growth period, apply organic fertilizer 1-2 times a month, such as bean cake and oil cake fertilizer water. Stop fertilizing if the temperature is too high or too low.

Pest and disease control of purple bamboo plum

Purple Bamboo Plum is rarely attacked by diseases and insect pests. When you find that the plant is growing poorly, you can use Bordeaux mixture, carbendazim and other drugs to prevent and control it. When the disease occurs, you should also cut off the diseased branches and leaves in time.

How to grow purple bamboo plum at home

Purple Bamboo Plum likes partial shade. In addition to appropriate shading in summer, it still needs more sunlight in other seasons to avoid insufficient light. The temperature in winter needs to be above 6 degrees. Control watering when the temperature is low. When the soil is dry, water it thoroughly. Apply nutritionally balanced fertilizer every half a month. In addition, more ventilation is required to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Purple Bamboo Plum Maintenance Precautions

Pay attention to the maintenance methods of Purple Bamboo Plum in summer and winter. Open the windows frequently in summer to allow the heat in its body to dissipate, give it 50% shade, or move it directly to semi-shade, and spray it 2-3 times a day. If the temperature is lower in winter, move it to a bright place indoors for maintenance, and cover the outdoor area with a film, and remove the film every two days to allow it to breathe.