Culture methods and matters needing attention of Songhongmei

Today, the pro-agricultural network introduces a new flower variety, called Songhongmei, which has only been introduced in recent years. This plant is native to Australia. Just after hearing the name, I thought it was a hybrid of pine and plum blossoms. In fact, it is called pine red plum because its leaves are like pine leaves and flowers are like red plums. What conditions do you need for such a plant to be cultivated? The following pro-agricultural network will introduce to you the breeding methods and matters needing attention of Songhongmei.

I. the growth habits of Songhongmei

Songhong plum is native to Australia, New Zealand and other places, so it is not cold-tolerant. It can only be planted in pots in the north of China, and it needs to be moved indoors in winter. In the south, open-field cultivation can be used in the outdoor courtyard. In winter, you can take some measures to keep warm.

Second, the culture method of Songhongmei

1. Soil

Songhongmei is not strict to the soil, but it grows best in the slightly acidic soil which is rich in humus, loose and fertile, and well drained.

two。 Watering

Pine red plum likes a humid environment and can withstand drought. Usually maintain as long as keep the soil moist, pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to avoid soil water.

3. Temperature

Pine red plum likes cool, moist and sunny environment, the suitable growth temperature is 18 ℃-25 ℃, and the temperature should be kept above-1 ℃ in winter.

4. Fertilizer application

During the growing period of Songhongmei, the mature dilute liquid fertilizer was applied every 1 to 2 months.

5. Light

Pine and red plums are afraid of high temperatures and hot sun, so they should be given plenty of sunshine in other seasons except in summer when they need to be kept in shade, shade or cool and ventilated places.

Matters needing attention in the culture of Songhongmei

1. Winter maintenance method

Songhongmei is native to Australia, mainly in the tropics and subtropics, so it is not hardy and needs special maintenance in winter. When watering, it is necessary to control the number of watering, keep the soil slightly wet, not too wet. At the same time, it should also be mainly insulated in winter, which can be planted on the south side of the building. At the same time, it is appropriate to choose the site with high slope and smooth drainage on the high platform, taboo depressions, and indoor pot conservation is the best choice in winter in the north.

two。 Control soil PH value

When the soil is too alkaline, 5% ferrous sulfate solution is used to improve the soil with the pH value of 5%.

6.5MUR 7.0 is suitable.

3. Pruning

A careful pruning is carried out after flowering every year to achieve the purpose of dwarfing the crown, maintaining the beauty of the tree, and promoting the plant to sprout new flowering branches.

When pruning, it should be noted that except for some branches that affect the plant type can be completely cut off, other branches can not be completely cut off, generally cut off half or 2/3.

The above are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of Songhongmei brought by the pro-agricultural network. The flowering period of Songhongmei is between New Year's Day and the Spring Festival, and the color of the flowers is mainly bright. If it is properly maintained and bloomed during the Spring Festival, it can add a lot of festive color to the festival.