Cultivation methods and precautions of Wucai plum. Is Wucai plum poisonous?

The five-color plum is an ornamental plant that is particularly suitable for making bonsai. It has bright and varied colors and has many different varieties. In different regions, people call the five-color plum differently, such as five-color hydrangea, color-changing grass and five-color flower. But how should this plant be cultivated in a potted plant? Is it poisonous? If you want to know more about this knowledge, you can read the detailed introduction made by the editor.

How to cultivate colorful plum

1. The plant of Wucaimei has low requirements for soil. It can grow normally in sandy soil, clay soil or acidic soil, but it grows best in fertile and loose sandy soil. To cultivate Wucaimei, it must be cultivated in a warm and humid environment, and the ambient temperature should be maintained between 20 and 30 degrees. Especially after entering winter, it should be placed in a warm and sunny area.

2. During the cultivation period, the Wucai plum must be fertilized in moderation and watered in time. This plant needs topdressing once a month in spring, summer and autumn. Especially about 20 days before the Wucai plum blooms, 3% urea should be sprayed every ten days. Only in this way can it grow luxuriantly and colorfully. Wucai plum likes a humid environment. During the cultivation period, the pot soil must be kept moist. In its peak growth season, it needs to be watered every 2 to 3 days, and in summer, the leaves should be sprayed with water in time.

Precautions for cultivating colorful plum

When people grow plants like the five-colored plum, they must provide it with sufficient sunlight. This plant can only grow and bloom normally under sufficient sunlight. If it is placed in an environment with insufficient light, it will suffer from various adverse symptoms such as poor growth, delayed flowering and small number of flowers.

Is the colorful plum poisonous?

The five-color plum is a poisonous plant. Not only are its flowers poisonous, but its leaves are also toxic to a certain extent. When it is cultivated normally, it is not suitable to be placed in a weak position. In addition, when caring for the five-color delicacy on a daily basis, you must wear gloves. You cannot touch the plant directly with your hands, let alone eat it, otherwise obvious symptoms of poisoning will appear, which is harmful to human health.