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Picture of durian (Introduction to morphological characteristics and maintenance methods)

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-03 08:28:36
The leaves of durian are 15 cm long and 5 cm wide, with a long round shape. The flowers are clustered on the stems and branches, with 3 to 30 flowers in each cluster, and the flowers are yellow. The fruit is light yellow with strong smell, but edible. During maintenance, the temperature shall not be lower than 22 ℃. Water less and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilization can be applied in bud stage, fruit bearing stage and fruit picking stage every year, which is helpful to fruit expansion.

I. morphological characteristics

1. Leaves: the leaves are oblong, 10 to 15 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. It's shiny on both sides and smooth on the top

2. Flowers: Flowers cluster on stems and branches, naturally drooping, with up to 30 umbrellas. The flower bud is spherical, the petals are yellow and white, and will turn out after opening.

3. Fruit: the fruit is oval, mostly light yellow, but also yellow green. The length can be up to 30 cm, the pulp has a strong smell, but it is edible.

II. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Durian has a very high temperature requirement, generally not lower than 22 ℃. High temperature is helpful for the growth and development of durian, which can make it fuller.

2. Watering: Durian has a strong ability of drought resistance, so it is not often watered at ordinary times. Keep the soil slightly moist according to the degree of dryness and wetness. In addition, the frequency of watering in the growing period should also be reduced.

3. Fertilization: Durian should be fertilized three times a year. When the flower bud appears in spring, fertilization can provide sufficient nutrients for it, and only when the flower is good can the fruit be large. Fertilization during fruit development in summer is helpful for fruit expansion. Before picking fruit, you can also apply fertilizer to increase nutrients for plants.

3. Picture appreciation

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