How to grow a potted kumquat tree and when does the kumquat bloom
SummaryPruning: prune after the beginning of spring to encourage the main branches to produce more sturdy spring shoots, laying the foundation for blooming. Fertilizing: prepare the potting soil, apply a decomposed organic fertilizer once after the first pruning, then apply an additional round every 10 days. Watering: water less during the flower bud differentiation stage to suppress plant growth and promote flower bud differentiation, but to prevent excessive dehydration, spray a small amount of water on the leaves in the early morning and evening. Management: prevent flower and fruit drop; when blooming, thin the flowers to save nutrients, and once young fruit has set, thin the fruit.
The kumquat is the most common fruit plant in our south, especially in Guangdong, where you can easily see a pot of kumquats placed in front of a house. As a plant that is both edible and ornamental, the kumquat is loved by many people, and it is said that a potted kumquat also has some effect on feng shui. So how do you grow a good pot of kumquats?
How to grow a potted kumquat tree
1. Before the kumquat is usually repotted, it is necessary to repot once every three years. Use scissors to cut off the dense roots. For choosing the size of the new pot, it is necessary to choose a larger one for good growth. After padding the bottom of the pot with a well-draining soil layer, fill the soil and compress the side edges of the layer. The soil requirement is loose soil; the plant needs well-draining, fertile neutral soil with strong permeability. Place the repotted pot in a cool place.
2. When changing the pot of the kumquat, it is necessary to apply organic fertilizer, which is decomposed. In summer, it must be liquid fertilizer. Half a month after the flowers fade, apply a thin fertilizer once. After the fruit has grown, it is necessary to add some phosphorus and boron fertilizer, which can cause considerable fruit growth. In spring, liquid fertilizer can be used once every seven days, and during fruit growth, liquid fertilizer needs to be applied.
3. The kumquat prefers a humid environment, but is also afraid of too much water. If the kumquat needs watering, in spring and summer it is best to water once every three or four days, so as to keep the soil in the pot moist. If it is a high-temperature season and the fruit is growing, water once a day; if the water shortage is severe, it may cause the fruit to drop. Although the kumquat likes humidity, it is still necessary to avoid rain. If it does get rained on, the excess water needs to be poured off; too much water can also easily cause root rot. In the colder season, and when placed indoors, watering once a week is enough.
4. Plants all like light, and the kumquat is no exception, but strong light must also be avoided, as it easily scorches the leaves. In summer it is best to grow it indoors or in a shaded place, and especially avoid the strong light at noon. If it is a potted plant, you can use sunlight at 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. In autumn, some shading is also needed; placed indoors, it can face the sunny spot. If the temperature is below ten degrees, the pot needs to be moved indoors, and the indoor temperature is best kept at 6 to 12 degrees. If the temperature is too low, it may cause cold damage, which is not good for blooming.
When does the kumquat bloom
The kumquat blooms in June. Usually at this time there is low-temperature misty rain, and the kumquat flower is hermaphroditic, which makes it easier to fertilize than other fruit trees. If the tree's nutrients are insufficient, it may cause poor flower quality, which will also affect its pollination. In the blooming season, pay more attention to spraying some nutrients, such as spraying trace elements including zinc, boron and magnesium, which is good for pollination and fertilization.
The kumquat is both edible and ornamental. The golden fruit placed at home also looks very nice, and it is not very difficult to grow. As long as you pay attention to its temperature, water and light, and keep these few points in mind, the kumquat is very easy to keep alive, and a small little tree will be covered with fruit.