How to grow potted Japanese cherry blossoms

1. Choice of potting soil

If you want to plant it in a pot well, you must first choose the right soil. Generally, we can use leaf mold that we prepare ourselves, such as some leaves, some acidic soil, and some chicken manure, so that the leaf mold is ready. The reason why I prepare it myself is mainly because homemade leaf mold has good drainage and air permeability, which is very suitable for its growth.

2. Timely pruning

When pruning it, we must pay special attention to the time of pruning. Generally, we cut off the inner branches, dead branches, thin branches, diseased and insect-infested branches before and after flowering, so that they will not consume excess nutrients. After pruning, we also need to apply preservative to it to prevent the wound from rotting, which will also make it heal faster.

3. Watering should be reasonable

It is very afraid of stagnant water, so you must be careful when watering it. We can water it appropriately according to the different seasons and the size of the seedlings. When watering, the soil must not be too wet, otherwise its roots will rot. Once the roots rot, it will affect its flowering if it is light, and it will kill it if it is severe. Therefore, it can be seen that it is very important to control the amount of watering.

4. Fertilization should be appropriate

When fertilizing it, the amount must be sufficient to ensure that it has the nutrients it needs for growth and development, making the entire plant look lush and its flowers exceptionally bright. Generally, liquid fertilizer should be applied to it once a week. The fertilizer should mainly be nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote its nutritional growth. Then in the later stage, some phosphorus fertilizer should be applied reasonably to promote the formation of more flower buds. After that, apply fertilizer again before and after flowering, which will lay a good foundation for flowering in the second year.

5. Prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests

When raising it, some diseases and pests are inevitable, which will directly affect the growth of the plant, so we must prevent and control it in time to facilitate its better growth.