What does peach blossom mean? Pictures of peach blossom

1. Plant introduction

Peach blossom refers to the plant of the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family, and also refers to the flowers of this plant. Most of its flowers are solitary, with colors including red, pink and white, and petals are divided into single and double petals. Its flowers are very beautiful when they bloom, so they are given many meanings. It symbolizes love, and peach blossom luck means the arrival of love. It also refers to hometown because that is where peach blossoms bloom. It also means a paradise on earth. The idiom Utopia refers to a beautiful world far away from human habitation.

2. Related Introduction

1. Morphological characteristics: It is a tree plant with a height of 3-8 cm. The bark is dark reddish brown, the branches facing the sun are red, and the branches facing the shade are green. Its leaves are lanceolate, 7-15 cm long, and have no hair on the surface. The flowers are solitary and usually bloom in March and April. They are mostly pink in color, and occasionally white, but this is very rare. In addition, it will bear fruit, which is peach and tastes very sweet.

2. Growth habits: Peach blossoms prefer light and have good drought resistance, but are afraid of waterlogging. If affected by waterlogging, the leaves will fall off in 3-5 days. In severe cases, the plant may die. It has strong cold resistance and can overwinter in the open in East and North China. The lifespan of the plant is about 20-40 years, and it matures very early. Grafted seedlings usually bloom and bear fruit in 1-2 years, and enter the peak flowering and fruiting period in 3-5 years.

3. Maintenance methods: Loose and fertile soil is needed to grow peach blossoms, and good water-repelling properties are more important. In daily maintenance, you don't need to water it too much, and there should be no stagnant water, otherwise it will affect its growth. Appropriate fertilization is needed before and after flowering to supplement nutrients. During the growing season, you should also pay attention to pruning, cut off branches that are too long and too dense, increase internal ventilation and light transmission, reduce the possibility of bacterial growth, and prevent attacks by pests and diseases.