How to breed tiger thorn plum and precautions

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1. Soil

2. Watering

3. Fertilization

4. Lighting

5. Pruning

6. Things to note

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Soil: Choose sandy soil. You can also use leaf mold soil or sandy soil, mixed with a small amount of fertilizer to prepare your own. Moisture: It is not advisable to water too much, but it can be increased appropriately in summer. Fertilization: Apply once every 3-4 weeks in summer and autumn. In winter and spring, reduce fertilization as much as possible. Light: Ensure sufficient light and increase appropriately during flowering period.

1. Soil

1. Soil

The first thing you need to pay attention to when raising tiger thorn plum at home is the soil. The soil is equivalent to our home environment. If you want plants to grow well, soil is the first priority, and pot soil is the best. Use sandy soil, leaf mold soil or sandy soil, mixed with a small amount of fertilizer.

2. Watering

The leaves of Tiger Thorn Plum are fleshy and very resistant to drought, so watering should not be excessive. Because the soil is sandy and has good water absorption, it can retain moisture for a long time and can grow well without frequent watering. If you water too much and the pot soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and endanger the survival of the plant. Pay attention to keeping the pot soil dry during normal watering.

When watering, you should also consider weather conditions. In summer, the weather is hot and water evaporates quickly. You can water more appropriately. After watering, try to place the plants in a ventilated place, and avoid over-watering. Too much will affect plant growth.

3. Fertilization

Fertilizer, Ning Not too much. In summer and autumn, diluted fertilizer can be applied once every 3 to 4 weeks. In winter and spring, fertilization should be reduced as much as possible. Excessive fertilization during the growth period of the tiger thorn plum will cause the branches and leaves to grow too vigorously, and the leaves will not bloom if they grow, and the ornamental value will be damaged. Pay special attention to fertilizing a small amount during the flower bud differentiation period, so as to ensure abundant leaves and lush flowers.

4. Light

Everyone knows that plants can grow luxuriantly only if there is sufficient light, and tiger thorn plum is no exception. It is best to ensure sufficient sunlight throughout the year, especially during the flowering period. For potted plants kept indoors, it is necessary to frequently move the tiger thorn plum to a sunny place. Only when the sun is sufficient will the flowers be brightly colored and the leaves will be luxuriant. If it is placed in a dark environment for a long time, it will not only grow poorly, but also affect flowering.

5. Pruning

Each flower Everyone hopes to bloom more. The flowers of tiger thorn plum bloom at the top of new branches. If you want it to bloom more, you need to prune it appropriately. The pruning season and technique require considerable attention. Do not prune during the flowering season, the main branches should not be too long, and the side branches should not be too short. Usually after the flowering period, overly long and irregularly growing branches are cut short. This will generally ensure the number and growth of flowers when they bloom next time. Pruning usually results in two new branches growing under the cut of the branches. When the new branches are It can bloom when it grows to 5 to 6 centimeters. After a few years, the entire plant will be covered with bright red flowers.

6. Precautions

Tiger thorn plum grows for 1 to 2 years and needs to be repotted in time. Usually, it is repotted every spring, that is, from March to April. The roots should be retained when repotting. Part of the old soil was replaced with new soil and replanted. Pay attention to pruning off dead roots, damaged roots and overly long tap roots, and also prune off dense branches and leaves appropriately.

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Because the tiger thorn plum likes a warm environment, the temperature in winter should not be lower than 12℃, so try to move it indoors to a sheltered place for maintenance.

2. Watering

3. Fertilization

4. Lighting

5. Pruning

6. Things to note

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