How to raise glass crabapple

Glass crabapple, also known as four seasons crabapple, is a very common ornamental flower. So how to raise glass crabapple? Let's have a look!

First, how to raise glass crabapple

1. Basin soil

For soil selection, glass crabapple does not have high requirements for soil. The decayed leaf soil and sawdust soil needed for general flowers can be mixed, or some river sand can be added appropriately to enhance the air permeability of the soil. Glass crabapple likes a cool and ventilated growth environment and should not be exposed to strong light at high temperature.

2. Sunshine temperature

In the hot summer season, be sure to avoid the four seasons begonia by the direct light, so that it will sunburn the four seasons crabapple. Begonia flowers like the sun, suitable for growing in a sunny environment, in a cool place it will grow badly. Family-raised potted plants should be taken care of in a well-lit place when they are in the growing period. Because of the resistance to cold, crabapple flowers can grow well when it is minus 15 degrees in winter, will not suffer frost damage, and can be put outdoors for the winter. However, when the cold is abnormal, protective measures should be taken.

3. Watering method

Four Seasons Begonia likes warm and moist conditions, so during the growth period, it should be watered according to plant growth and temperature changes. Less watering during the budding period, keep the basin soil slightly dry, if too wet will lead to rotting roots. During the growing period, water is watered every two days, and water is often sprayed around the plant to increase air humidity. In addition, it should be noted that when watering, do not water the leaves and the top of the stem, but along the edge of the flowerpot, otherwise the stems and leaves are prone to water rot.

4. Fertilization management

During the growth period, the four seasons crabapple should apply fertilizer according to the plant leaf color and leaf growth quietly, and should not fertilize too much, otherwise it will lead to excessive leaf growth and affect flowering. Appropriate amount of phosphate and potash fertilizer should be applied before flowering to improve flowering quality.

5. Pest control

During the period of high temperature drying, begonia is prone to root rot and stem rot. At the initial stage of discovery, watering should be controlled in time, and carbendazim should be sprayed to control. The curative effect can be seen after continuous use for a period of time.