How to grow mountain plum blossoms

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is widely distributed in various provinces of our country. It is a shrub with a height between 1.5 and 3.5 meters. Its leaves are oval, and some are broad-ovate, with a length of 6 to 12.5 cm and a width of 8 to 10 cm. It is a racemose inflorescence with the number of flowers on it ranging from five to eleven, and the flower axis is relatively long.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Mountain plum blossoms like warmth, which can be between 15 and 30 degrees. However, according to its habits, it is a plant with good adaptability to temperature. In other words, it is both cold-resistant and very resistant to high temperatures. Therefore, it is not a place with a particularly harsh climate, and generally does not require special adjustment.

2. Light: Plum blossoms like light, but they also have certain limitations. Resistant to negative shade. However, during the growth and flowering seasons, try not to be too dark and place it in a place with diffuse light. Try to avoid strong light as much as possible. Generally speaking, only a little shade is needed in summer. In other seasons, it is better to place it in a place with sufficient sunshine.

3. Watering: It needs a lot of water. , the amount and frequency of watering can be determined based on its growth. It is important to note that an additional watering is required before entering winter.

4. Fertilization: Mountain plum blossoms do not need much fertilizer. There is little need for regular top dressing. Fertilizer can be applied once in March to April. When blooming, use fertilizer again, mainly phosphate and potassium fertilizers.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: cuttings can be used. This method is mainly used before and after the rainy season. It is best to use healthy and relatively young branches as materials. The substrate can be sandy soil, etc., and the requirements are not too high. After cutting, it needs to be placed in a cool place, and attention should be paid to controlling the surrounding temperature and humidity.

2. Pruning: Prune its branches, leaves and flowers. Repairs must be made promptly. Pruning of its branches and leaves is mainly done in spring. At this time, you can pinch the top to promote branching. Furthermore, it is easy for some very messy branches and leaves to appear during this season, which also need to be pruned. Then after flowering, the remaining flowers need to be repaired.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Diseases: There are many types of diseases, such as "root rust", "blight disease" and so on. The former can be treated with fentanin, while the latter can be controlled with Grade A thiophanate. At the same time, the diseased area must be treated promptly.

2. Pests: There are many types, such as "big raindrops" Moths”, “aphids”, “thorn moths” etc. Not only do you need to spray pesticides after they appear, but it is also best to use an appropriate amount of insecticides in the soil at ordinary times.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: Mountain plum blossoms are not poisonous.

2. Can it be grown at home: It can be used Come for viewing, and its flowering period is also relatively long.