Triangle plum is a woody vine-like shrub of the leaf flower of the purple jasmine family, and the triangular plum is also called leaf flower, bougainvillea, trifolium plum, Mao Bao scarf, Rhododendron vulgaris, triangular flower, etc., and the flowering period in the southern region can be from November to June of the following year. The Triangle Plum is an important ornamental flowering tree, and it is very beautiful to produce gorgeous flowers with red and purple on its branches. The color of the triangular plum blossom is bright red, orange yellow, purple red, milky white, etc., the ornamental value of the triangular plum is particularly high, and the cultivation of the triangular plum is relatively easy, in this article, we will discuss the triangular plum has begun to germinate, how to water and fertilize in the follow-up to flower, what should I pay attention to?
Triangle plum likes a warm and humid climate, is not cold-tolerant, and can only be used as a potted plant in the Yangtze River basin and northern regions. After the warm weather in spring, you can move the pot to the balcony or the sunny place in the yard, as the temperature rises, the triangle plum begins to sprout, and the amount of watering increases. Triangle plum has a large need for water, especially in the hot season of summer, watering should be timely, insufficient water supply will cause leaf fall, we need to maintain the moisture of the soil, but not too much. If the soil is too wet, it will cause root rot, which will affect the growth of the triangular plum. Water in the morning and evening, usually in the afternoon when the soil is dry.
Usually you flick the wall of the pot with your fingers, if the sound made by the pot is turbid, it means that the pot soil is moist and does not need watering. If the sound from the pot is clear, it means that the potting soil has dried up and needs to be watered. You can also observe the color of the soil, when the potting soil is gray and whitish, it means that the soil is dry and needs to be watered, if the soil is dark, it means that the soil is moist and does not need watering.
Because the potted triangular plum is easy to dry, it should be watered every day, and the watering should master the principle of "dry and wet", that is, the soil is dry and watered thoroughly, and then watered thoroughly after drying, and no watering if it is not dry. Water once a day, no matter how big or small, and don't water in the scorching sun. Be careful not to water on rainy days and pour water after rain to prevent water accumulation in the pots. In order to keep the soil in the pot loose and breathable, loosen the pot soil every 10-15 days. Rainwater is the best way to water, and tap water must be exposed to the sun for one day before use. In addition to watering, water should be sprayed around the Triangle Plum plant to increase air humidity and facilitate the growth of Triangle Plum.
Fertilizer is the key to the healthy growth of the triangular plum. After the beginning of germination, the Triangle Plum enters the growing season, and the Triangle Plum needs a lot of nutrients to support its rapid growth. Therefore, we need to fertilize it regularly. Generally speaking, nitrogen fertilizer is applied every 7 days or so during the growth period of Triangle plum, and phosphate fertilizer is applied 2-3 times after entering the flowering stage. It is recommended to use organic fertilizer, which can delay the compaction of the culture soil, and generally use thin and well-rotted oil cake water (rapeseed cake, soybean meal, peanut meal, cotton nut cake, etc.).
After the triangle plum begins to germinate, there are many problems that need to be paid attention to in the maintenance of the triangle plum, including fertilizer, watering, pruning and light. We need to get it right in order for the Triangle Plum to thrive. Hopefully, this article will help readers to better take care of their own Triangle Plum.