The Latest Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Red Plum

Red plum is a type of plum blossom, a small deciduous tree with high ornamental value, and with the introduction of pot cultivation techniques, it has entered indoor cultivation as a potted plant. So how should red plum be cultivated? Follow the editor to take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions for red plum.

1. Cultivation Methods

1. Soil

Red plum is suitable for growing in loose, well-aerated and well-drained acidic loam soil. A cultivation medium made by mixing leaf mold, sandy soil, compost soil, etc. is also feasible. After mixing, place it under the sun to bake, so as to kill pathogens and insect eggs.

2. Temperature

Red plum is suitable for growing in an environment of around 25 degrees, with an optimal growth temperature between 16-26 degrees. Its cold resistance and drought resistance are both relatively poor, so when caring for it in summer, it is best not to exceed 32 degrees. Before winter arrives, it should be moved indoors to ensure the temperature stays above 8 degrees, so as to avoid low-temperature freezing damage.

3. Light

Light plays an extremely important role in the growth of red plum. As long as conditions permit, let it get more sun. Place it on a well-ventilated balcony or windowsill and give it sufficient light, which can ensure good photosynthesis, make its leaves greener, and produce more brilliantly colored flowers.

4. Watering

When watering red plum, master the principle of "dry-wet cycle, do not water when not dry, water thoroughly when watering." The watering frequency should be determined according to seasonal changes and the growth condition of the red plum. During the vigorous growth period, water once a day. In summer, when it is hot and water evaporates quickly, water once in the morning and once in the evening, and at the same time spray water mist around the plant to increase air humidity.

5. Fertilizing

When fertilizing red plum, no matter what kind of fertilizer it is, it should be diluted before application. Concentrated fertilizer and raw fertilizer should not be applied, as this will decompose the soil structure, make the roots and stems unable to tolerate it, and cause softening or rotting. In daily care, organic fertilizer should be the main type, and less or no fertilizer should be applied during extremely hot and severely cold weather.

2. Precautions

When cultivating red plum, the pot should be changed once every few years. First, to ensure the normal structure of the soil medium and make the red plum grow more comfortably; second, to prune the root system of the red plum. During the care process, choose a well-ventilated environment for cultivation, not a closed indoor space, otherwise it will cause yellow leaves, leaf drop, and failure to bloom in red plum.

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