Introduction to plum blossom
Plum blossoms are small trees and rare shrubs, which mainly grow in the south of China. According to records, plum blossom has a growing history of more than 3,000 years in China. Plum, pine and bamboo are called the three friends of Lao Han, while plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are the four gentlemen among flowers.
People in China like plum blossoms. In addition to being planted on the ground for viewing, many people put them indoors as bonsai. There are many varieties of plum blossoms, which can be divided into five categories:
Plum blossom: the most common plum blossom with upward or inclined branches.
Plums with drooping branches: branches down.
Apricot and plum: a hybrid of apricot and plum, light or not fragrant.
Li Mei: A cross between a plum and a plum has a big flower.
Long You Mei: The branches are coiled, which is rare.
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Among these types, the most commonly cultivated plum blossom is straight branch, which is divided into three categories: Gongfen, Huangxiang, Yudie, Green Calyx, Jiang Mei, Cinnabar, Sprinkling Gold and so on.
Speaking of plum blossoms, many flower lovers like them. They want to raise them, but they are afraid they can't raise them well. In fact, it is not difficult to raise them. Come and learn maintenance skills:
Maintenance skills of plum blossoms
1, soil
Plum blossoms don't need much soil, and normal garden soil can be raised. Because potted plum blossom pots are small, it is best to choose more fertile soil. You can spread a layer of animal manure at the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer (it must be cooked before use).
Through our introduction, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the cultivation methods of apricot bonsai.