How does triangular plum spend the winter?

Triangular plum, also known as leaf flower, originated in Brazil in South America, only spread to Europe for cultivation in the 1830s. In China, except in the south, it can be cultivated in the open field to survive the winter, so how can the triangular plum survive the winter?

First, how does the triangular plum spend the winter?

1. Trim Bundl

Before the triangular plum is moved indoors in winter, proper pruning should be carried out to retain the main branches and some flowering branches so as to reduce the consumption of nutrients.

two。 Stop fertilizer and control water

In winter, the temperature is low and the water evaporates slowly, so it is necessary to reduce the amount of water and keep the basin soil dry. At the same time, stop fertilization to prevent the temperature after entering the room is higher and the vegetative growth is vigorous again, the cold tolerance is weakened, which is disadvantageous to the growth.

Triangular plum in winter will enter a short dormant period, the phenomenon of fallen leaves, dormant leaves after the situation to decide whether to water, the soil is too dry can pour a small amount of water to the edge of the basin.

3. Control aphids

The triangulated plum is moved indoors in winter, and aphids and insect pests are very easy to occur before the leaves fall, so it needs timely prevention and control to avoid infecting the whole tree.

Second, the main value of triangular plum

Triangulated plum has a certain function of anti-sulfur dioxide, and it is a good green plant for environmental protection. South China is often used for courtyard greening, making flower hedges, scaffolding plants, flower beds and flower belts, all of which have their unique graces. The shape of cut flowers has its unique charm.

The flower of its leaf flower can be used as medicine and has the effect of detoxifying and clearing heat and reconciling qi and blood. It has a certain effect on the treatment of irregular menstruation and gangrene in women.

Triangulated plum has high ornamental value and is used as a climbing flower for fence cultivation in southern China. Every Spring Festival, the green leaves set off the bright red film, like a peacock opening the screen, particularly dazzling. Northern potted plants, placed in the porch, courtyard and hall population, are very eye-catching.