How to tend a Prunus mume

Watering

Moderately resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, shade properly under summer strong light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, top-dressing before and after flowering and defoliation

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Rosaceae, Armeniaca
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period December-April, viewing period 1-2 weeks
Flower colors
white, pink, red, purple
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