How to maintain the bonsai of Pearl Plum

Pearl plum is a sunny tree species, which has the characteristics of shade tolerance, cold tolerance, drought tolerance and moisture tolerance. Based on the characteristics of these habits, it is not difficult to imagine that this plant is very easy to feed. In addition, its leaves are feathered, both strange and exquisite, is an evergreen shrub, usually can be planted as a potted plant, and even can be made into bonsai appreciation, the ornamental effect is very good.

Pearl plum growing in the wild is generally seen in cold places, if we are lucky enough to get the old pile and make it into a bonsai masterpiece, the ornamental value is very high, and the artistic effect is also very good. The most important thing is that this kind of tree is very easy to take care of, so how to maintain the pearl plum bonsai? Generally speaking, we only need to do the daily management like ordinary flowers and plants.

First, basin soil

Pearl plum does not have high requirements for basin soil, but in the basin culture environment, we usually try our best to prepare deep and fertile sandy soil with good permeability. It is generally supported by a mixture of rotten leaf soil, garden soil, coarse sand and compost, so that the plant will grow better, show a scene of green flowers and leaves at flowering stage, and have higher ornamental value.

Second, lighting

Pearl plum itself is more shady, like the semi-shade growth environment, the original we only need to provide it with sufficient scattered light to meet its needs for light. However, in the flowering and fruiting stage, it is often necessary to increase light to accelerate photosynthesis and form nutrition, which can make the flowers blossom more beautiful and the plants grow more vigorously.

Third, temperature

Pearl plum is most suitable to grow in the temperature environment of 10 °C-25, but it is also relatively cold-resistant, even in the very cold temperature environment of-20 °C in winter. Therefore, in the family pot environment, its growth is often not affected by temperature changes.

Fourth, watering

Pearl plum likes to be moist, and there is more demand for water in the growth and flowering stage, so it is necessary to water in time in the pot culture environment to "see dry and wet", and watering should be watered thoroughly in order to keep the basin soil moist. But in the rainy summer, we should pay attention to avoid rain and prevent waterlogging, otherwise the plant is easy to rot roots. Appropriate watering should be reduced in autumn, and once permeable water should be watered as overwintering water before winter, so that the basin soil can be kept moist to survive the winter.

5. Fertilization

In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer in the pot, organic liquid fertilizer should be applied once a month in the spring growing season. April-May is the flower bud differentiation of the plant, which requires topdressing phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every half a month, and stop the fertilizer in time after entering the flowering stage. However, topdressing should be continued in the fruiting period to promote the growth and development of fruit. After pruning in autumn, topdressing should be applied in time to rejuvenate the plant and lay a good foundation for flowering in the coming year.

6. Pruning

Pearl plum is more resistant to pruning and has strong germination ability at the same time. But it is generally pruned in autumn after flowering, not only to remove the residual flowers, but also need old and weak disease and insect branches, which can be combined with plastic pruning. This can not only save nutrients, but also make the plant type more beautiful, stimulate plant germination quickly and accelerate plant rejuvenation. However, it is necessary to strengthen the management of water and fertilizer in time after pruning.

7. Diseases and insects

Pearl plum is generally not easy to breed diseases and insect pests, usually do a good job of topdressing and ventilation management adjustable plant disease and insect resistance. The main diseases are leaf spot and powdery mildew, which can be sprayed with carbendazim or methyl thiophanate; pests are mainly stinging moths, red spiders, wax cicadas, beetles, shell insects, etc., which can be sprayed with omethoate and trichlorfon.

Time: 2019-05-27 Click: