The Chinese nation has a special feeling for plum blossoms, pine, bamboo and plum "Three Friends in the Year of Cold", plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum "Four Gentlemen", plum blossoms are among them, and are deeply loved from ancient times to the present. In traditional Chinese culture, plums are inspired by their noble, strong and humble character. In the severe cold, plum blossoms are the first to bloom, and the world is the only one in spring. So at this time, raise a pot of plum blossoms on the balcony and take good care of them. The flowers bloom in a quiet and fascinating way.
Plum blossom is a plant of the genus Rose family . Here I will also distinguish between plum blossoms and wintersweet . Plum blossoms and wax plum are two types of plants that have no relationship. Plum belongs to the Rosaceae family, while wintersweet belongs to the Waxaceae family. The highest height of wax plum is only three meters, and the flowers are mostly yellow, while the plum blossoms are white, pink and red. If the outdoors are normal, the plum blossoms bloom in early spring, while the wintersweet blooms in early winter, which is one quarter different. The wax plum blossom has a strong fragrance, while the plum blossoms have a sweet fragrance. In addition, the wax plum blossom has a strong texture and the "paper" texture of plum blossoms is very strong. Simply put, the petals of wax plum blossoms are relatively hard and the petals of plum blossoms are relatively soft.
Today I will introduce to you the red plum among the plum blossoms. There are many people who like to raise red plums because it is very beautiful. When the flower blooms, it is like a burning fire, which is very festive. What we buy from the market or online is often cultivated with yellow or red soil. After we buy it, we have to change the pots for it, whether it comes with flower buds or not.
The root system of red plum is very developed and the requirements for the matrix are not very strict, so it can grow well in most soils. However, for potted plants, it is best to choose a substrate with good drainage, soft and fertile. The flower pot should also choose a larger one because its root system is very developed. In order to ensure sufficient growth space, choosing a larger flower pot is very beneficial to its growth. Before putting in the pot, you must first trim the old and dead roots. When planting, all the roots should be stretched out, carefully fill the soil, and compact the surrounding soil. Water thoroughly as soon as possible after entering the soil. After watering, move it to a ventilated and cool place to slow the seedlings. Be careful not to bask in the sun at this time. The seedlings can adapt after about a week of slowing down, and then slowly increase the light and restore management. In addition, be careful not to rush to fertilize. After new sprouts grow, apply thin fertilizer frequently to supplement nutrients to promote faster growth and more vigorous growth.
Red plums are afraid of water accumulation. Usually, keep the soil in the pot moist and do not water. When the branches and leaves wilt for a long time, water them for 2 to 3 days to gradually restore vitality. Do not water them immediately, causing large amounts of fallen leaves or even death. When the flower buds begin to differentiate, watering should be done, that is, reducing the amount of watering, so that the top tip wilts, and then watering them in small amounts. This way, 2 to 3 times in a row, so that the top tip will be completely shriveled, no longer grow, and then return to normal watering. This method is difficult to master. The simple method is to top the branches when they grow to 15 to 20 cm. If new buds grow at the top, then pick them. Only when the top stops growing can the buds grow well and bloom normally. Water should be poured every time so that the water temperature is basically the same as the temperature of the soil in the pot.
Red plum is a strongly positive flower. Only under sufficient light can the buds grow rapidly and bloom quickly, and the flowers bloom will be more bright in color. Therefore, it must be placed in the place with the most light, and the temperature must be appropriate. If the indoor temperature is at zero or below zero, it will not grow. If we want the buds to bloom quickly, the temperature must be guaranteed to be above 10 degrees. If you raise this for a while, we will find that his buds are slowly opening up.
Red plums need nutrient support, so daily potted plants apply fertilizer 1 to 2 times during the growth period. When flower buds are differentiated, fertilization should be controlled, and phosphorus potassium fertilizer should be supplemented appropriately to promote flower bud differentiation. After the flower buds form, it is enough to supplement the nutrients once.
red plums are very resistant to pruning. The old piles we bought are pruning and control-type cultivation. For newly planted red plums, they can be pruned when the plant grows to about 30 cm. Cut off the tops of the branches, which means destroying the tops of the top advantages and reducing the plant type.After flowering, you must prune the overlapping and crossing branches, cut off the branches that affect the plant type, and cut off the branches that have passed through the flower to promote branches and cut off the thin, weak or too dense new branches in summer.
In short, after transplanting and taking a pot, red plums should be placed in a sunny environment. Watering follows the principle of "not dry or watering, watering thoroughly when dry"; the fertilization concentration should be low, and thin fertilizer should be good; the pruning of red plums affects the amount of flowering, so it must be pruned after flowering.
