How to prune the branches and leaves of potted four-season kumquat? A detailed explanation of how many times it fruits in a year
Many people are certainly not unfamiliar with potted four-season kumquat; we can see it in many places, and it can be loved by everyone. This is of course inseparable from its ornamental value, because it can be a four-season kumquat full of meaning. It is not only good-looking, but also good for feng shui, so many people like to grow it. So how should four-season kumquat be cared for and pruned? Let's take a look together below.
How to prune the branches and leaves of potted four-season kumquat
Prune after deciding on the overall shape. In early spring each year, carry out one heavy pruning of the four-season kumquat, cutting off dead branches, weak branches, diseased and pest-infested branches, and overly dense branches, keeping robust branches, with 2—3 buds kept on each branch. Weak trees can be cut back to the first branching point to promote robust spring shoots. When the spring shoots grow to 15—20 cm long, pinch out the growing tips, and at the same time apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, to form a neat crown, make the crown full, and make the whole look very healthy and attractive.
How many times does four-season kumquat bear fruit in a year
In one year, it can happily bear fruit many times. Its flower bud differentiation can proceed after the branches and shoots stop growing and on the basis of having a certain amount of nutrition. Shoots that sprout in the same year can bloom and bear fruit. To avoid leaf drop caused by excessive drought, you can control water for 3 days and water for 2 days, repeating this intermittent treatment. If you are rather lazy, you can also water once every 5-7 days.
How to make a four-season kumquat bonsai
1. Production methods
1. If you want to grow four-season kumquat well, the first step is to choose good seedlings, so that the plants that grow will be more beautiful. Choose a medium-sized sandy flower pot, put normal cultivation soil in the bottom of the pot, then mix in some organic manure to provide nutrients. Plant the selected seedlings into the pot, water appropriately, and ensure their daily sunlight time.
2. During the growth period of four-season kumquat, you should prune appropriately. In early spring each year, cut off some branches and leaves that are growing unevenly, and remove diseased branches and leaves. If there are many tender buds on the branches, you can appropriately remove them and keep a small number, which can help them bloom and bear fruit better.
2. Management methods
As for four-season kumquat, they like to grow in a warm and humid climate. During their growth process, you must maintain the soil's water permeability, and there must not be too much standing water. In summer, the amount of water evaporation is relatively large. At this time, you can water and cool them by spraying irrigation. Spraying water helps prevent the surrounding temperature from being too high, while irrigation ensures that the water will not be completely evaporated. While spraying, you can wash away dust on the leaves to keep the leaves clean and healthy. During the germination stage of four-season kumquat, appropriately reduce the amount of water, which helps produce more tender buds. After the plants have grown, use the method of three days of drought and two days of water for watering. This method prevents the imbalance of too much or too little water, and is also very useful for the flowering and fruiting of four-season kumquat.
Green leaves and golden fruits make four-season kumquat very attractive. However, the problem of four-season kumquat suffering from pests and diseases is very serious, and it can easily lead to an incomplete appearance of the four-season kumquat, and may even cause the plant to die. So when planting, we must pay attention to methods.