Key points for plum blossom budding in autumn and winter

Plum blossoms need to be fertilized properly

After entering autumn, it is necessary to apply fertilizer reasonably. You can apply organic liquid fertilizer to the plum blossoms once every 7-10 days, and the fertilizer should be mainly phosphorus fertilizer. The tender shoots that sprout out of the plum blossoms in autumn need to be cut off. These tender shoots have just grown out and cannot mature in winter. Instead, they will consume a lot of nutrients. Timely pruning can reserve more nutrients for flowering.

The potting soil of plum blossoms should not be too dry or too wet

After autumn, you need to start watering plum blossoms in moderation. Plum blossoms are relatively sensitive to water, and the soil cannot be too wet. Too much moisture will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall, while too much dryness will also easily cause the leaves to fall, all of which will affect the budding and flowering of plum blossoms. Therefore, it is best to water when the soil is dry and water when it is wet. Follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. As the temperature drops, watering should be gradually reduced.

Plum blossoms need proper pruning

If the plum blossoms are to be budded, they can be pruned appropriately, mainly by thinning and shaping the branches. The side branches of the plum blossom should be pruned appropriately, and the overgrown branches, thin branches, overlapping branches, etc. should be pruned. In autumn, the branches also need to be shortened appropriately, so as to maintain the beautiful tree shape of the plum blossom and produce more flowers.

Plum blossom autumn and winter care attention

In autumn and winter, you should also pay attention to loosening the soil of plum blossoms frequently to make the soil breathable. Moreover, in autumn and winter, there are fewer pests and diseases, so the spraying of pesticides should be reduced. Be careful to avoid strong winds, as strong winds will cause the leaves and buds to fall. You can place the potted plants in a sheltered place.