How to grow crabapple well?

Begonia is a very popular ornamental plant. Its flowers are rich in color, beautiful in shape, and fragrant. It is one of people's favorite garden plants. It is not difficult to grow crabapples. As long as you master some basic growing methods and precautions, you can make the crabapples grow healthily, have a long flowering period, and bright colors.

1. Choose a suitable planting environment

Begonia likes a warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated environment. When choosing a planting location, make sure the crabapple flower can receive sufficient sunlight, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. At the same time, it is also crucial to maintain appropriate soil moisture, avoiding waterlogging while ensuring that the soil does not become too dry.

2. Reasonable fertilization

Begonias need sufficient nutrient support during their growth. Before budding in spring and after leaf fall in autumn, compound fertilizer or decomposed organic fertilizer should be applied once to replenish nutrients in the soil. During the growth period, you can apply a thin liquid fertilizer, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, every 15-20 days to promote flowering and flower bud differentiation. However, it should be noted that when applying fertilizer, avoid applying too much fertilizer at one time which may cause root burn. The principle of "applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently" should be followed.

3. Timely pruning

Pruning is one of the important means to increase the flowering rate of crabapple flowers. Before sprouting in spring, the crabapple flowers should be shaped and pruned to remove crossing branches, diseased branches and overlapping branches to ensure that the plants maintain good ventilation and light transmission. At the same time, branches that grow too vigorously can be properly pruned to promote flowering and the growth of side branches. After flowering, dead branches and residual flowers should be cut off in time to reduce nutrient consumption and accumulate energy for the next flowering.

4. Pest and disease control

Begonia flowers are susceptible to diseases and pests such as red spider mites, aphids, and powdery mildew. Therefore, during the breeding process, we should pay close attention to the growth of the plants, and once signs of diseases and pests are found, we should take immediate measures to prevent and control them. Chemical pesticides or biological pesticides can be used for spraying, but attention should be paid to the frequency and concentration of use to avoid damage to the plants. At the same time, maintaining good hygiene and ventilation conditions is also an important measure to prevent diseases and pests.

5. Timely repotting and repotting

As the crabapple grows, the roots will gradually cover the entire pot. In order to maintain the healthy growth of the plant and increase the flowering rate, repotting or turning the pot should be carried out in a timely manner. It is generally recommended to repot the plant every 2-3 years, and to trim off some old and rotten roots when repotting to promote the growth of new roots. At the same time, replacing new culture soil and adding appropriate amounts of fertilizer are also essential steps.

To sum up, improving the flowering rate of crabapple flowers requires approaching from multiple aspects. By choosing a suitable planting environment, applying fertilizers reasonably, pruning at the right time, strengthening pest and disease control, and changing and repotting at the right time, I believe you will be able to grow healthy, beautiful, and luxuriantly blooming crabapples.