Water and fertilizer management methods for potted plum blossoms

Principles of watering potted plum blossoms

For potted plum blossoms, watering must be timely and the amount of water should be moderate. Follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. It is most appropriate to keep the soil in the pot moist when watering, but not too wet, and certainly not allow water to accumulate. If the soil in the pot is too dry, the green leaves will fall off, while if the soil in the pot is too wet, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. In addition, it is best to use rainwater for plum blossoms, or store tap water for a day or two before using it.

Water and fertilizer management of potted plum blossoms at different stages

Post-spring bloom period

During this period, the plum blossoms need to be repotted and the soil changed. You can apply some dried chicken manure, pond mud, etc. as base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot. Water it once after repotting, and then keep the soil moist.

Plum blossom budding period

From April to May, when plum blossoms are sprouting, it is necessary to strengthen the management of water and fertilizer. Fertilizer should be applied once every half a month, preferably by watering with chicken manure or compound fertilizer. If the new shoots do not grow well, it is necessary to apply compound fertilizer water in time, and the concentration should be kept at 20%. If the soil in the pot is dry before applying fertilizer, you can loosen the soil first and then apply fertilizer, which will help better absorption of nutrients.

Flower bud formation

June is a rainy season, and the plum blossoms are in the process of forming buds, so watering needs to be restrained and the soil in the pots should be slightly dry. When the new branches of plum blossoms grow to 25 cm long, stop watering. Wait until they begin to wilt before watering again, but don't water too much.

July and August: High Temperature Period

The temperature is very high at this time and sufficient water is needed, so watering must be sufficient. You can water once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

Autumn and Winter

During this period, the plum blossom buds have formed. Just keep the potting soil moist and apply two or three times of thin liquid fertilizer. After the leaves fall in autumn, reduce the amount of water, water once every two or three days, and stop fertilizing. Control watering in winter, and increase the amount of water appropriately before the flower buds bloom in early spring.