Cherry Blossom Pictures (Introduction to Morphological Characteristics and Maintenance Methods)

1. Morphological characteristics

1. Leaves: The leaves can be up to 12 cm long and 7 cm wide. The smaller one is 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. It is elliptical-oval or obovate, with sharp serrations on the edges. The front is dark green, the back is light green and has soft hairs.

2. Flowers: Usually bloom in April. There are 3-4 flowers on each pedicel, the flower diameter does not exceed 3.5 cm, the petals are white or pink, and the shape is oval. The bracts are brown and spoon-shaped, while the sepals are triangular and oblong.

3. Fruit: The fruiting period is May. The shape is nearly spherical, the color is black, the diameter does not exceed 1 cm, and there are wrinkles on the surface.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Cherry blossoms grow well in a warm and humid climate, and the temperature should be controlled at 18-25℃.

2. Watering: Cherry blossoms are not drought-tolerant, so watering is necessary in a timely manner, but not too much. Generally water it 3-4 times a month, water it thoroughly each time but without any stagnant water.

3. Fertilization: Cherry blossoms only need to be fertilized twice a year. Once in late winter and early spring, choose well-rotted organic fertilizer, dilute it thoroughly and then water it. Another time, after the flowering period, you need to add some quick-acting fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate and superphosphate.

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