Red plum is a kind of plum blossom and a common potted flower in the home. Whenever it opens, its petals are petite and exquisite, and the red color is as bright as flames, giving people a strong visual impact and high ornamental value. Therefore, many flower lovers want to keep them at home. Below, the editor will introduce to you the methods and precautions for cultivating red plums.

How to breed red plums

1. Soil: When cultivating, you can choose the soil at will. It is relatively resistant to barrenness, so whether it is cultivated in loam or sandy loam, it will All can grow well. However, it is better to use soil with better drainage, which can help its roots breathe and grow.

2. Light temperature: The suitable growth temperature of red plum is between 16-26 degrees. The cold tolerance and drought tolerance are relatively poor, so it is best not to exceed 32 degrees during summer maintenance and winter. Make sure the temperature is above 8 degrees. Light plays an extremely important role in the growth process of red plums. As long as conditions permit, they should be exposed to more sun and given sufficient light.

3. Watering: When watering red plums, you must master the principle of watering when it is dry or wet, and watering thoroughly. The frequency of watering should be determined according to seasonal changes and the growth of the species. Water once a day during the peak growing season. Water once in the morning and evening when the water evaporates in the hot summer. At the same time, water mist can be sprayed on the liquid surface to increase air humidity and cool down.

4. Fertilization: During the peak growth period of red plums, apply dilute cake fertilizer aqueous solution every 20 to 30 days. As the growth rate of red plums slows down due to temperature changes, the frequency of fertilizer application should also be reduced. , to avoid root burn. No matter which fertilizer is used, it should be diluted first before irrigation.

Notes

The appropriate time should be chosen for repotting, preferably in March-April in spring. It should be noted that during the repotting process, rotten roots and old roots should be cut off. Red plums should be pruned during the dormant or flowering periods to remove broken flowers, leggy branches and leaves, dead branches and rotten leaves, etc., and do a good job of shaping them to ensure the high-quality ornamental quality of the red plums.