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Tiger thorn plum is a vine of the Euphorbiaceae family, native to the southern region of China. It has a unique flower shape and bright color, and it is an excellent ornamental plant.
Morphological characteristics of Tiger Thorn Plum:
The stem of the tiger thorn plum is cylindrical in shape, and the surface is covered with sharp spines, which are its self-protection mechanism to prevent animals from gnawing. Its leaves are oval, leathery, with a smooth surface and fine hairs on the back. The tiger thorn plum has a long flowering period and can bloom from February to December every year, and the flowers are very gorgeous in a variety of colors such as red, yellow, and white.
Key points of maintenance of tiger thorn plum:
1.Light: Prickly plum prefers full sunlight and needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. In the case of insufficient light, its stems tend to grow and the number of flowers decreases.
2.Temperature: Tiger thorn plum is suitable for growing in a warm environment, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 15 -25. In the summer, it is necessary to pay attention to shade and cooling, and in the winter, it is necessary to pay attention to heat preservation when the temperature is low.
3.Watering: Tiger thorn plum prefers a dry environment, so be careful to avoid stagnant water when watering. Water more often in the summer, but don't let the pots get water;In winter, water less and keep the soil slightly moist.
4.Fertilization: Tiger prickly plum does not have much demand for fertilizer, and it can be fertilized 2-3 times a year. In the growing season, you can use well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer, and you can add some phosphorus fertilizer before flowering.
5.Pruning: Tiger prickly plum grows quickly and needs to be pruned regularly to keep the plant aesthetically pleasing. When pruning, pay attention to preserving the main trunk and side branches of the plant, and cut off excess branches and flowers.
Breeding method of tiger thorn plum:
Tiger thorn plum can be propagated by cuttings, sowing, dividing and other methods. Among them, cuttings are the most commonly used method, the best time for cuttings is in spring 3-4 months, choose healthy branches to insert into the sandy soil, maintain humidity and temperature appropriately, generally about 15 days can take root and survive.