Why doesn't Pearl Plum blossom?

Pearl cotton is a common flower plant in daily life, its color is pure white and bright, and its buds are like pearls. its flowers are similar to plum blossoms, so they are named pearl cotton. In life, many people cultivate it as a potted plant, but many friends find that their pearls do not blossom when they breed. What is the reason for this? Come and have a look with the editor.

First, the reason why Pearl Plum does not bloom

1. The tree is not old enough

Pearl cotton can not blossom when sown or planted in the same year, but it needs to be maintained for a period of time to blossom. If the tree is not old enough, it will not blossom naturally, and it generally takes 2-3 years to blossom normally. If the environment is suitable and maintained, it can blossom in two years, otherwise it will be delayed.

2. Lack of light

Pearl cotton likes light and is also resistant to shade, and many people tend to keep it in the shade, but if the light is too poor, it will not be able to open an account because of lack of light, and not getting enough light during pregnancy will also lead to buds falling, etc., spring and summer light can not be too strong, otherwise there will be leaves yellowing phenomenon.

3. Improper pruning

In order to ensure the beauty of the plant, it usually needs to be pruned properly, but it is not suitable for excessive pruning before flowering. If its germinating branches are cut off, it will lead to the reduction of flowering or non-flowering. Therefore, the pruning of Pearl Plum is generally chosen in early spring or after flowering, the stem grows thin and dense branches are trimmed off, and the branches that have already flowered should be pruned in time, so as to ensure that it can continue to blossom next year, or it will only consume nutrients in vain, which is disadvantageous to plant growth.

II. Maintenance methods after flowering

1. Watering correctly

Pearl plum florescence in summer, this season the climate is relatively hot, water evaporation is also relatively fast, so watering should be diligent, let it maintain sufficient moisture, so that the flowers bloom more full, but watering should also pay attention to avoid stagnant water, otherwise it is very easy to appear stagnant water retting root phenomenon, serious will cause plant death.

2. Suitable lighting

The flowering period should ensure that the light is sufficient but not too strong, and you can have bright light in the shade. At the same time, you should also pay attention to keeping the environment ventilated. If the air is too dry, you can spray water to moisturize properly and prune after flowering. Cut off the remaining flower branches, leaving strong flower branches, which is conducive to the growth and opening of flowers.

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