What are the shaping and care methods for potted plum blossoms?

After the plum blossoms are placed in pots, they should be re-cut so that they grow into short trees. If you want to make a bonsai, you should cut the branches as soon as possible. For thick branches, you should use a knife and rope to force twisting, so that you can make a bonsai resembling the cascade style or the overhanging plum style.

Plum blossoms cannot be exposed to the winter in northern China. After the leaves emerge in winter, first move them into a cold room and let the leaves go dormant. At this time, flower buds are all over the branches. After New Year's Day, move them into a low-temperature greenhouse at 5-10°C, let them see more sunlight, and spray water on the plants once a day, and they will bloom around the Spring Festival. If you want to delay the flowering period and let them "bloom", they should be stored all winter in a cold room or cellar at minus 5 to 1°C, and then moved outside in early April. After flowering, they should be placed in a sunny, well-ventilated place. The potting soil should be kept moist between soil and soil, and should be applied 2 times before autumn to promote flower bud differentiation and pregnancy buds. (This article comes from the "Encyclopedia of Agriculture")