How to plant and maintain plum blossoms
As the first of the famous traditional flowers in China, plum blossoms are deeply loved by the world for their arrogant character. Mastering scientific plum planting and maintenance skills can not only give the courtyard a view all year round, but also experience the fun of cultivating national flowers. This article will systematically explain the key elements of plum blossom growth from site selection and planting to daily management. Technical points for plum planting The best planting time and seed selection Before and after frost fall (late October to November) is the best planting period, when the soil temperature is suitable for root development. Priority is given to selecting new species of the year with full fruit cores. Before sowing, the germ needs to be soaked in warm water at 40 ° C for 12 hours to activate. Combined with low-temperature sand storage treatment, the germination rate can be increased by 20%. The soil configuration and sowing specifications use a substrate formula of humus soil: river sand: vermiculite =5:3:2, and the pH value is controlled between 6.0 and 6.5. During sowing, maintain a grain spacing of 5cm, and the thickness of the covering soil shall not exceed 3cm. After pouring thoroughly root-fixing water for the first time, cover pine needles for insulation. Light and temperature management, the core elements of plum blossom maintenance, requires 6 hours of direct light every day. When the high temperature exceeds 35℃ in summer, a sunshade net should be erected. In winter, soil is needed to protect roots below-15 ℃, and flower bud differentiation can be promoted by regulating the temperature difference between day and night. Scientific watering techniques adopt the "see dry, see wet" method. When the soil water content is less than 30%, water is poured thoroughly. 0.1% ferrous sulfate is applied every half month in the rainy season to prevent yellow leaves, and moderate water control during flower bud formation can improve flowering quality. Double techniques of plum blossom propagation: Select one-year-old semi-lignified branches, retain 3-4 bud points, and dip the base 45° before soaking in rooting powder solution. Insert it into a substrate with perlite: peat =2:1, maintain 85% air humidity, and about 35 natural roots. High-altitude layering operation Select 2cm thick branches in early May, girdle 1cm of skin, wrap them with water moss, and seal them with transparent film. When the mother plant is cut off when the new root system penetrates the film, the transplant survival rate can reach more than 90%.
By mastering the three elements of plum planting-sowing in the right season, precise maintenance, and scientific reproduction, you can create a full garden of plum fragrance. It is recommended to regularly observe the growth status in conjunction with the details of local climate adjustment and management. By reasonably pruning and shaping the shape of the bonsai, the beauty of the artistic conception of plum blossoms can be better demonstrated.