How should cherry blossoms be cared for and managed after blooming?

1. Pruning

1. Cut off withered branches and diseased branches. This is because this plant is prone to pests and diseases, and most of them are caused by bacterial infection. So cutting off these branches can prevent further invasion by pathogens.

2. Cut off branches that are too long. After pruning, the ventilation between the branches will be enhanced, the light will relatively meet the plant's requirements, and pests and diseases can also be prevented, which is beneficial to flowering in the following year. But be sure to note that after pruning, the wounds must be coated; we can apply ink mixed with fungicide to the wounds.

3. Beautification. After pruning, a shaping effect can be formed on the plant, enhancing its ornamental value.

2. Cultivating and weeding

1. The plant's root system is very fragile, but excessive trampling by visitors around the trunk can cause the soil to clump, making it difficult for the roots to breathe, resulting in root rot and even death. Through cultivation, the soil can be made loose. But be careful to choose tools with a relatively small working surface, and the depth must not exceed 15 cm.

3. Fertilizing

After flowering, the plant enters its peak growing season, so we need to supplement its nutrients. You can choose fully decomposed cake fertilizer, or choose to add a small amount of compound fertilizer, which can increase trace elements and make the plant grow better. Remember that when adding fertilizer, it should be close to the root hairs; too far away has no effect, but applying it directly on the root hairs will also burn them.

4. Prevention and control

This plant is prone to attracting insects and getting diseases. So after flowering is the best period for prevention, and specific liquid medicine should be used to prevent and control insects and pathogens.