The potted kumquat likes loose and fertile acid soil. If the potted kumquat soil is found to have hardening phenomenon, the soil should be changed immediately. The impermeable and permeable soil is easy to cause root rot. When changing soil, 4 parts of rotten leaf soil, 5 parts of sand soil and 1 part of cake fertilizer can be used.
Kumquat likes to be wet but avoid ponding. Too much watering can easily lead to root rot. When maintaining the family, the time of watering shall be determined according to the maintenance environment of the family. When it is dry in spring, spray water on the leaves once a day to increase the air humidity. Spray water 2-3 times a day in summer, and spray water to the ground. When watering, avoid the water drop falling on the flower, which will cause the flower to rot and affect the result.
Kumquat likes a sunny environment. It should be kept in a sunny place during maintenance. If the light is insufficient, it is easy to cause the plants to grow in vain, and the flowers and fruits are less. When the temperature is high and the light is strong in summer, the kumquat should be put in the shade. The indoor temperature in winter should not be frozen. If the room temperature is too high, the plant can not get enough dormancy, the growth of the second year is weak, easy to fall.
Kumquat likes a warm and refreshing environment. When the temperature is lower than 10 degrees in autumn, kumquat should also be moved into the room. In winter, it is best to ensure that the growth temperature is 6-12 degrees. When the temperature is too low, it is easy to suffer from freezing damage, which affects the plant dormancy and is not conducive to the next year's flowering and fruit.
Pot planting of Kumquat requires proper management of water and fertilizer, and the application of a quick acting phosphate fertilizer, such as superphosphate, at the same time when the branches are long, to prevent excessive growth of branches and leaves, promote flower bud differentiation and flowering and bearing.
Pruning is an important technical measure to make kumquat flowers and fruits fruitful. In order to make the tree beautiful and fruity, before the germination of spring buds, cut off some of the last year's branches, leave 2-3 buds for the strong ones, and leave 3 pruned 1-year-old branches for each plant, which is conducive to the germination of spring shoots. When the new buds grow to 15-20cm, pick the heart and make the branches full.
The branches and leaves of Kumquat are often harmed by scale insects, red spiders and Phoenix dish larva, among which scale insects are common. The occurrence period is from April to may, and they can be sprayed with acephate 1000 times liquid medicine; they can also be removed by small brush.
Potted kumquat has luxuriant branches and leaves. It is evergreen all the year round. When it blooms, it overflows with fragrance. The white flowers are very soft. When the fruit is mature, it is yellow red. Whether it is viewing leaves, flowers or fruits, it has certain ornamental value. It is also common in the home. The breeding methods of Kumquat are introduced here, hoping to help you.
