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Picture of Nanking cherry blossom (Introduction to morphological characteristics and maintenance methods)

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-03 08:28:36
The leaves of Nanking cherry blossom are oval, with serrated edges, dark green above and light green below. The flower is white or pink, and the pedicel can form 3-4 flowers. The fruit is smaller and nearly spherical. When curing, keep the temperature above 18 ℃, water 3-4 times a month, and apply fertilizer twice a year.

I. morphological characteristics

1. Leaves: the leaves can be up to 12 cm long and 7 cm wide. The smaller one is 5cm in length and 2.5cm in width. It is oval or obovate with sharp double serrations on the edge. The front is dark green, the back is light green, and there is pubescence.

2. Flowers: usually bloom in April. There are 3-4 flowers on each pedicel, the diameter of the flowers is no more than 3.5cm, the petals are white or pink, and the shape is oval. Bracts are brown, spoon shaped oblong, sepals triangular ovate.

3. Fruit: the fruit period is in May. The shape is close to the sphere, the color is black, the diameter is not more than 1 cm, the surface has Leng Wen

II. Maintenance mode

1. Temperature: Nanking cherry blossom is suitable for growing in a warm and humid climate, and the temperature should be controlled at 18-25 ℃.

2. Watering: Nanking cherry blossom is not drought resistant, so it should be watered in time, but not too much. Generally 3 - 4 times a month, each time, but not water.

3. Fertilization: Cherry Blossom can be fertilized twice a year. At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the rotten organic fertilizer was selected and watered after it was fully diluted. Another time after flowering, we need to add some ammonium sulfate, superphosphate and other quick acting fertilizer.

3. Picture appreciation

Nanking cherry blossoms

Nanking cherry blossoms

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