Tiger thorn plum blossom stage

Chimonanthus przewalskii is a kind of flowering plant with spiny stems but very good-looking flowers. at the same time, it has many varieties and various colors, so it is very popular with flower friends. when is the flowering period of tiger prickly plum?

When is the blossom of tiger thorn and plum?

The tiger thorn plum can blossom all the year round, usually from winter to spring when it blossoms most vigorously. If you want the plum to blossom all the year round, you must have the right light and humidity, keep the temperature above 15 degrees, and keep the right fertilizer.

Second, how to raise the tiger thorn plum to blossom?

1. Soil

The cultivation soil of Prunus przewalskii should choose sandy soil with loose and good drainage, rotten leaf soil and sandy soil can be selected and mixed with a small amount of fertilizer. Be careful to separate the fertilizer from the plant, otherwise it will cause the plant to burn roots. Soil is the living environment for plants, so it is important to choose the right soil.

2. Watering

The leaves of Prunus mume are fleshy and drought-resistant, so they should not be watered too much. Because the soil is sandy, it has good water absorption, can retain water for a long time, and can grow well without regular watering. If watering too much, the basin soil is too wet, it will cause rotten roots and endanger the survival of the plant, usually watering pay attention to keep the basin soil dry. When the summer weather is hot, you can properly pour more water, so the temperature is high and the water evaporates faster, but even if you water it in summer, you should put the plant in a ventilated environment to avoid watering too much and affecting the plant growth.

3. Fertilization

The fertilization requirements of Prunus mume can be less but not more. In summer and autumn, diluted fertilizer should be applied once every 3-4 weeks, and fertilization should be reduced as much as possible in winter and spring. Excessive fertilization during the growth period will cause the branches and leaves to grow too vigorously, but the light leaves will not blossom, and the ornamental property will be destroyed. Special attention should be paid to applying a small amount of fertilizer during the bud differentiation period to ensure that the leaves are numerous and the flowers are luxuriant.

4. Lighting

We all know that plants can grow luxuriantly only if there is enough light, and the tiger thorn plum is no exception. It is best to make sure that there is plenty of sunshine all the year round, especially during flowering. Potted plants raised indoors need to often move the tiger plum to a place with light, the flowers and colors will be bright when the sun is sufficient, and the leaves will be luxuriant. If you put it in a dark environment for a long time, it will not only grow badly, but also affect flowering.

5. Matters needing attention in the culture of Prunus mume

If it is a potted tiger thorn plum, the pot needs to be changed after being cultivated for 1 or 2 years. It is usually better to choose to change the pot every spring when it is better to retain part of the persistent soil at the root, replace it with new soil, and replant it. Be careful to cut off withered roots, injured roots and overlong main roots, as well as dense branches and leaves properly. In addition, Chimonanthus przewalskii is a tropical plant after all, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 12 ℃.

Generally speaking, tiger thorn plum can blossom all the year round, but if it wants to bloom, it is necessary to do a good job in the basic management of water and fertilizer, light, temperature and so on.