Can cherry blossoms be planted in pots?

Can cherry blossoms be planted in flower pots?

Cherry blossoms can be planted in pots, usually in spring and autumn. The best time is February to March in spring. If properly maintained, they will bloom and bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. The flowering period is around April every year.

What kind of pot should I use for potted cherry blossoms?

Cherry blossom is a tree plant with a large body. It is best to choose a slightly larger pot for potted cherry blossoms. The recommended diameter of the pot should be between 25-35 cm.

What soil to use for potted cherry blossoms

Potted cherry blossoms prefer loose, fertile, and well-breathable soil, which can be mixed with leaf mold, garden soil, pine needle soil, and peat soil.

Methods and management of planting cherry blossoms in flower pots

Potted cherry blossoms can be propagated by cuttings. Cut healthy branches that are one year old or older, keep the tops, cut them into cuttings about 15 cm long, and plant them in prepared soil.

After the cherry blossoms are planted, provide them with at least 5-6 hours of light every day, and the amount of watering should not be too much. When the weather is hot, you can water them every 2-3 days.

Things to note when planting cherry blossoms in flowerpots

Potted cherry blossoms need to be pruned after the flowering period. All the remaining flowers, inner branches, dead branches, overcrowded branches, and diseased branches of the plant should be cut off to avoid wasting unnecessary nutrients, which is conducive to flowering next year.