How to grow cherry blossoms

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Light and temperature: Cherry blossoms like light, give them enough light, and keep the temperature high. Cherry blossoms are cold-resistant but not very wind-resistant. They need to be protected from wind in winter. Watering: Water more frequently during the growth period, water thoroughly when planting, and then every 8 to 10 days. The soil should be moist but not waterlogged. Fertilization: Fertilizing cherry blossoms does not require much, just twice a year.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Light and temperature

Sakura likes a sunny growing environment and the climate needs to be warmer. During cultivation, sufficient light should be provided and the temperature should be kept high. Cherry blossoms can tolerate cold, but are not very wind-resistant, so they need to be protected from wind in winter.

Watering

During the growth period, cherry blossoms still need to be watered more frequently, and they are usually affected by drought. When planting, water it thoroughly, and then water it every 8 to 10 days to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. It is best to loosen the soil in time after watering. In order to reduce the evaporation of water, you can cover it with grass. After it adapts to the environment, there is no need to cover it again.

Fertilization

You don’t need to fertilize cherry blossoms too much, just twice a year, including winter fertilizer and post-flowering fertilization. For post-flowering fertilization, you can apply more ferrous sulfate and the like. of fertilizer. If it is a large cherry blossom tree, you can dig a hole to apply fertilizer when fertilizing, so that the roots can easily absorb the fertilizer.

Soil

The growth of cherry blossoms does not have high soil requirements and is suitable for growing in sandy soil or clay. The soil is loose and fertile, but please note that cherry blossoms are not intolerant to salt and alkali.

Notes

Pruning and maintenance

Cherry blossoms should be pruned. In addition to pruning branches that affect growth, such as diseased and insect branches, and withered branches, you also need to prune them according to their growth conditions. Prune excess branches. When pruning, you need to pay attention to disinfect the wound in time to prevent bacterial invasion and cause the plant to rot.

Propagation methods

The propagation of cherry blossoms uses sowing and cutting propagation, and grafting is used for most cultivation. When grafting and propagating, it is better to use mountain cherry blossom or cherry wood as rootstock. Cut grafting can be carried out in late March and bud grafting can be carried out in late August.

Pests and diseases

During the growth cycle of cherry blossoms, there are red spider mites and scale insects. You can use dichlorvos and other pesticides to kill insects, but you must pay attention to prevent pesticide damage.

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