If the pot soil is seriously hardened, soil replacement is required.Use neutral or slightly acidic soil, not alkaline.Garden soil can be mixed with humus soil to increase the humus of the soil and ensure the drainage and nutritional basis of the soil.
Stick stem crabapple is a very light-loving plant, when buying home, it is best to put it on a sunny balcony or outdoor full-sun place for breeding.Like mild temperature and good ventilation environment, if placed in a place where the sun shines directly for a long time, it needs some shade and cooling in summer.
It likes a wet environment, but it is afraid of soil water, which is the reason for the requirement of good drainage of soil.Watering is watering thoroughly, and watering is watering when it is dry.Just bought home, if the basin is wet can not water, the basin soil is too dry can water some water, less water to prevent water accumulation.
When changing pots, a layer of base fertilizer can be added at the bottom to further improve the fertility of the soil.The compound fertilizer is used for about two times after flowering.It is better to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in July and August, not too much, which is conducive to its flower bud differentiation.In November, ordinary fertilizers can be used to promote the growth of trees.
It is better to prune the flowering crabapple after flowering, and cut the flowering branches short to facilitate its branching and flower bud formation.It can also be pruned after autumn defoliation, pruning the shape of branches and cutting off bad branches, which is conducive to the growth of the next year and the beauty of tree shape.
