Cultivation methods and precautions of pine red plum

Farming methods

soil

The soil requirements of pine red plum are not very strict, but it grows best in slightly acidic soil that is rich in humus, loose, fertile, and well-drained.

Watering

Pine red plum likes a humid environment and can also tolerate drought. For normal maintenance, just keep the soil moist. During the rainy season, pay attention to drainage to avoid waterlogging in the soil.

temperature

Pine Red Plum likes a cool, humid and sunny environment. The suitable growth temperature is 18℃-25℃, and the temperature must be kept above -1℃ in winter.

Fertilization

During the growing period of pine red plum, apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every 1 to 2 months.

illumination

Pine red plum is afraid of high temperature and scorching sun, so except for the summer when it needs to be placed in a shade shed, under the shade of a tree or in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance, it should be given sufficient sunlight in other seasons.

Precautions

Control moisture in winter

Pay attention to the number of watering in winter, keep the soil slightly moist and slightly dry, not too wet.

Keep warm in winter

In winter, it needs to be kept warm and can be planted on the south side of the building for microclimate protection.

In terms of terrain selection, high slopes, high platforms with smooth drainage are preferred, and depressions should be avoided. In the northern winter, it is best to choose indoor potted plants for maintenance.

Controlling Soil pH

When the soil is too alkaline, use 5% ferrous sulfate solution to improve it, and the pH value should be between 6.5 and 7.0.

Prune at the right time

Careful pruning is done once a year after flowering to dwarf the crown, maintain a beautiful tree shape, and encourage the plant to sprout new flowering branches.

When pruning, you need to pay attention that except for some branches that affect the plant shape, other branches should not be pruned away completely. Generally, pruned half or two-thirds of them are sufficient.