What soil is used for plum blossoms

1. What soil to use

Plum blossoms grow best in loose and fertile sandy loam. If the soil is too sticky, it will hinder the growth of the root system and may also inhibit its respiration, resulting in poor plant growth. In addition, alkaline soil will cause iron deficiency in the plant, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off, and it needs to be acidified through watering.

2. How to prepare

Plum blossoms can also grow in garden soil, but prepared potting soil can not only make it grow better, but also reduce maintenance problems. For example, adding a little leaf mold and peat soil can make the soil acidic and improve alkaline soil. Adding a little river sand can increase soil drainage. In addition, you can also add appropriate base fertilizer to provide it with sufficient nutrients.

3. Notes

Long-term watering and fertilizing will cause the soil to harden and compact, making it difficult for water to penetrate into the roots, affecting its growth. Therefore, you need to loosen the soil appropriately every once in a while, and replace the soil every year to reduce the problems caused by soil hardening. Alkaline soil is not conducive to its growth and can be improved by acidifying it through watering. Add an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate to the water, the concentration should be low, otherwise it will harm the plants.