Crabapple Planting Methods and Precautions Explained in Detail
SummaryPlanting methods: The crabapple's roots and stems are relatively fragile, so the soil can be a mix of river sand and leaf mold, with a small amount of bone meal or gravel placed at the bottom of the pot. In autumn and winter, water once every 15 days; normally keep the soil moist and spray water regularly to increase air humidity. In spring, apply decomposed organic fertilizer every 7 days, and in autumn apply additional phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. During the growth process, provide sufficient sunlight, and in summer provide appropriate shade. Precautions: Loosen the soil when watering, provide a well-ventilated environment, and rotate the flower pot regularly.
1. Choosing Soil
The crabapple's roots and stems are relatively fragile, so it can be planted in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. Generally, a mix of 4 parts river sand and 6 parts leaf mold can be used for cultivation. Before potting the crabapple, a small amount of bone meal or gravel needs to be placed at the bottom of the pot.
2. Watering Regularly
In normal cultivation, in addition to regular watering, the humidity in the air must also be increased regularly. During this period, keep the soil in the pot moist. In autumn and winter, watering can be done at noon, generally once every 15 days or so.
3. Reasonable Fertilization
After the crabapple plant is established, an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer granules needs to be scattered into the pot, mainly soybean cake and peanut shells, then a small amount of water should be poured so the plant can slowly absorb it. In spring, apply decomposed organic fertilizer liquid once every 7 days or so. After the crabapple flowers fade, apply organic fertilizer liquid once every 10-15 days or so. In July-August, fertilization needs to be paused. In autumn, an appropriate amount of phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be applied.
4. Sufficient Light
The crabapple is a common sun-loving flowering plant. Under different light conditions, the plant's flowering results differ. Therefore, during the peak growth season, sufficient sunlight must be provided so the plant can better sprout flower buds and bloom. If there is insufficient light, the branches and leaves will grow excessively, and the color will become increasingly pale.
When the temperature is relatively low, it can be placed in a sunny greenhouse for cultivation. In summer, because the sunlight is relatively strong, appropriate shading is necessary.
5. Precautions
1. Loosen the soil
After the crabapple flowers fade, drainage should be done promptly. When watering, water along the edge of the soil in the pot; do not water toward the middle during this period. While watering, loosen the soil. In normal cultivation, ventilation should also be done promptly, and pest and disease prevention and control work should be done well.
2. Enhance ventilation
During cultivation, the crabapple needs to be given a well-ventilated environment to avoid mold and death of the plant caused by the surrounding air being unable to circulate freely. Generally, the plant can be placed in a ventilated spot for cultivation.
3. Rotate the flower pot regularly
The crabapple has a certain phototropism, and the plant will grow robustly toward the sunlight. Therefore, during cultivation, the flower pot must be rotated regularly to avoid poor growth and development caused by uneven light, which would also affect its ornamental value.