Cultivation methods and precautions of red plum blossoms

Red plum blossom is a type of plum blossom. It prefers warm climate, has a certain degree of cold resistance, and its flowering period is very sensitive to climate change. Red plum blossoms usually bloom around the Spring Festival, and the flowering period is only about half a month to 20 days, and can last up to about a month. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation methods and precautions of red plum blossoms. Let’s take a look.

1. Soil

Red plum blossoms have low soil requirements, strong adaptability and are resistant to barrenness. It is recommended to use a mixture of leaf mold and sand to ensure that the soil is loose, fertile and well-drained. You can improve the soil by adding leaf mold or well-rotted organic fertilizer to ordinary soil.

2. Lighting

Red plum blossoms like light and are suitable for growing under sufficient light. It should be placed in a sunny and well-ventilated location, such as a south-facing balcony or windowsill. In summer, appropriate shading is needed to avoid direct sunlight.

3. Temperature

Red plum blossoms like warmth, and the most suitable growth temperature is 16-23℃. It can withstand temperatures as low as -10℃ in winter, and some varieties can even withstand -25℃. In winter, it should be moved indoors and the temperature kept above 8°C.

4. Watering

Red plum blossoms like moisture but are afraid of waterlogging. Watering should follow the principle of "water when the soil is dry, do not water if it is not dry, and water thoroughly when you do water." When the temperature is high in summer, water evaporates quickly, so you can water the plants once in the morning and once in the evening. Pay attention to drainage on rainy days to avoid water accumulation that may cause root rot.

5. Fertilization

Red plum blossoms like fertilizer, so apply thin fertilizer every half a month during the growing season. After flowering, you can put organic fertilizer at the bottom of the pot. Fertilizers should be mainly organic fertilizers, and concentrated fertilizers and raw fertilizers should be avoided.

6. Pruning

In order to maintain the beautiful shape of red plum blossoms and promote the growth of flowers, regular pruning and shaping are required. When pruning, focus on retaining the main trunk and healthy branches, and remove dead, diseased, insect-infested, and cross-growing branches. During shaping, you can retain or remove flowers as needed to achieve the ideal ornamental effect.

7. Pest and disease control

Red plum blossoms are susceptible to pests and diseases such as aphids and powdery mildew. During the breeding process, we must strengthen observation and take timely measures to prevent and control any signs of pests and diseases, such as spraying pesticides , cutting off diseased and insect-infested branches, etc.

8. Notes

The potting soil for red plum blossoms can be replaced every 2-3 years to keep the plant in good growth condition. When repotting, choose a suitable flowerpot and loose soil, and prune the roots to promote the growth of new roots.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions of red plum blossoms. The ornamental value of red plum blossoms is very high. Watering should be appropriate to avoid water accumulation and root rot. Fertilization should be regular and appropriate, mainly with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers .