How much water is appropriate for potted red plums? When is the flowering period of red plums?

Red plum is a kind of plum blossom, which can be planted in pots or directly planted as a seedling. Red plum blossoms usually bloom in winter, representing purity and purity. Planting a pot of red plum at home in winter can also add a festive touch to the home. So how much water should be given to red plum blossoms to prevent it from blooming?

How much water should be used for potted red plum

Plum blossoms are not tolerant to moisture. When watering, you need to decide based on the dryness and wetness of the soil in the pot. Generally, you can follow the principle of "don't water unless it's dry, and water thoroughly when you do" to prevent too much water from accumulating in the pot.

1: During the flower bud formation period in June, the amount of watering can be reduced, and sufficient light is needed to facilitate the formation of flower buds.

2: You should water the plant enough in summer so that the leaves will be green and conducive to the formation of flower buds.

3: During the peak growth period of plum blossoms, you can water them once a day. After autumn, you can reduce watering, which will make the plum branches stronger.

When is the red plum blossom season?

From November of each year to March of the following year is the best time to cultivate red plum. Generally, the red plum will bloom after cultivation. The flowering period is from December to March of the following year. The flowering time will be different depending on the temperature in different places. After the red plum blooms, it will sprout.

Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once in winter to make the plum blossoms bloom more brightly. After flowering in spring and at the autumnal equinox, apply diluted water-soluble fertilizers. After each fertilization, water and loosen the soil, so that the soil in the plum pot will always be loose, which is conducive to the growth of plum blossoms.

How to care for red plum after cultivation

temperature:

Plum blossoms can bloom in an environment of 5-10℃. Plum blossoms are cold-resistant and can grow in an environment of -15℃. However, they are not suitable for long-term maintenance in a cold environment.

illumination:

Plum blossoms like to grow in sufficient light and a well-ventilated environment and are not suitable for long-term shade treatment.

Pest and disease control:

Plum blossoms are prone to damage by aphids, red spiders, and leaf rollers. For prevention and control, you can use 50% chlorpyrifos emulsifiable concentrate and 50% carbofuran emulsifiable concentrate.

prune:

1: In the first year of cultivation, when the plum blossoms grow to 25-30 cm, they need to be topped. 2: After the flower buds sprout, you can keep 3-5 branches at the top, and then cut off the rest. 3: After the plum blossoms bloom, you can cut off all the dead branches, diseased branches, and dense branches, and wait until the remaining branches grow to 25 cm before topping.