How to grow sycamore

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Mountain plum likes warmth, which can be between 15 and 30 degrees. However, according to its habits, it is a plant that has good adaptability to temperature, that is, it is both cold-resistant and very resistant to high temperatures, so it generally does not require special adjustments in places where the climate is not particularly harsh.

2. Light: Mountain plum likes light, but it can also tolerate shade to a certain extent. However, during the growing and flowering seasons, try not to put it in too dark a place and place it in scattered light. Strong light should be avoided as much as possible, and generally only a little shade is needed in the summer. In other seasons, it is better to place it in a place with sufficient sunshine.

3. Watering: It requires relatively much water. The amount and frequency of watering can be determined according to its growth. It should be noted that an additional thorough watering is required before entering winter.

4. Fertilization: The mountain plum does not require much fertilizer and rarely needs topdressing. Fertilizer can be applied once from March to April. When it blooms, use fertilizer again, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by cuttings. This method is mainly carried out before and after the plum rain season. It is best to choose healthy and relatively tender branches as materials. The substrate can be sandy soil, etc., and the requirements are not too high. After cuttings, place them in a cool place and pay attention to regulating the surrounding temperature and humidity.

2. Pruning: Its branches, leaves and flowers must be trimmed in time. The pruning of its branches and leaves is mainly done in spring. At this time, you can pinch the top of the tree to promote branching. Furthermore, it is easy for some very messy branches and leaves to appear in this season, which also need to be trimmed. Then after the flowers bloom, the remaining flowers need to be repaired.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: There are many types of diseases, such as "root rust", "branch dieback" and so on. The former can be treated with fenacet, while the latter can be treated with Class A thiophanate-methyl and other drugs. At the same time, the diseased parts must be treated in time.

2. Pests: There are many types, such as "big moth", "aphids", "thorn moth" and so on. Not only do you need to spray pesticides after they appear, but it is also best to use an appropriate amount of pesticides on the soil at ordinary times.