In the eyes of flower lovers, all plants can be potted, and now even hawthorn trees can be kept at home. Not only potted hawthorn, but even hawthorn bonsai.
And Hua Hua is here to share the maintenance steps of domestic hawthorn trees, learn these 5 steps, you can see the red hawthorn hanging branches, a winter sugar gourd can manage enough!
First, potting soil
Hawthorn has a well-developed root system, so it is easy to choose a relatively large depth and caliber, and wooden barrels or wooden basins can be.
For soil, the following two main points need to be met: good air permeability and rich in nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a mixture of humus and garden soil, only one of which can also be used.
Second, fertilize
Hawthorn prefers fertilizer and can be fertilized in small numbers and times, or it can be applied once before each watering, because hawthorn is more dependent on fertilizer.
Every year after the beginning of spring, the potted soil of hawthorn can be turned over once, and then the fertilizer is buried in the soil, and different fertilizers are applied according to different growth stages, but basically compound fertilizer can be used, because hawthorn needs a variety of fertilizers during the growth process, and urea can be applied every half month after May.
3. Water
Hawthorn trees are not easy to lack water, so the watering frequency does not have to be too high, the soil does not dry without watering, after watering can loosen the soil, you do not have to loosen the soil every time, but it is best to loosen once a season.
Fourth, pruning
In addition to the usual basic pruning, that is, pruning off old branches, dead branches, diseased branches and residual flowers, hawthorn trees should also pay attention to summer and winter pruning, and pruning should use professional gardening scissors.
Summer shears are mainly pruned before flowering, and thinning flowers can make hawthorn growth more vigorous; winter shears are generally thinning branches, mainly to allow light to pass more through the plant, to reduce the invasion of diseases and insect pests, and the growth process of hawthorn will be healthier.
Fifth, light and temperature
Hawthorn has a strong adaptability, there is no excessive requirements for the growth environment, but in order to make the flowers and fruits of hawthorn bloom more full, you can be placed in the condition of sufficient scattered light, or mild direct sunlight can also be; in the indoor breeding as far as possible, put it by the window, pay attention to the window ventilation.
Hawthorn prefers a warm climate, and in the Qingdao area where flowers live, in addition to winter and late autumn, other temperatures can allow hawthorn to grow. Summer above 32 ° C need to cool or shade, hawthorn although the ability to prevent cold is relatively strong, but potted hawthorn in the winter below 10 ° C to do a good job of keeping warm.
Harvested hawthorn, eating it directly is often too sour, few people can accept, how to make the same rock sugar gourd as the market?
Prepare the ingredients
Essentials: Rock sugar, hawthorn, bamboo skewers, a small amount of water
Auxiliary: strawberries, kiwi fruit, tomato and other fruits, sesame seeds
1. Wash the hawthorn or other fruits you want to string together, and prepare a pan to open the stove.
2. Pour rock sugar and water into the pot together, not too much water, enough to help the rock sugar melt quickly. After the rock sugar melts and boils, it will churn, during which do not forget to stir evenly, and after the water slowly evaporates, the rock sugar begins to turn yellow, and it can cease fire.
3. After the ceasefire, the rock sugar in the pot will cool down to form a solidified shell, which is the early stage of the outside of the rock sugar gourd we usually eat.
4. Put the skewered fruit into the pot and roll it around, let the fruit be wrapped in syrup, friends who like to eat sesame seeds can also sprinkle sesame seeds on the last side, and the rock sugar gourd will be finished!
Hawthorn can not only be kept at home, but as a result, hawthorn can also eat rock sugar gourd for a whole winter, are you impressed?