How many years does it usually take for a crabapple to bloom? How should I water a crabapple?

The crabapple flower has a beautiful shape and elegant color, making it very suitable as an ornamental flower in the garden. In ancient times, it was also the imperial flower in the royal garden, paired with magnolia, peony, and osmanthus, and its meaning of wealth and honor. Now it is widely used in urban greening, and can also be used to make bonsai or flower arrangement decoration. It has always been a favorite flower variety. The crabapple flower blooms very beautifully, but do you know how many years it usually takes for the crabapple flower to bloom?

Contents of this article

1. How many years does it usually take for a crabapple flower to bloom?

2. How to water the crabapple flower

3. The role of Begonia flowers

How many years does it take for crabapple to bloom?

Generally speaking, it takes one to two years to grow crabapples from the time they are grafted to the time they bloom.

Begonia, a tree, can reach 8 meters in height; the twigs are sturdy, cylindrical, with short soft hairs when young, gradually falling off, reddish brown or purple brown, and glabrous when old. The leaves are elliptical to oblong, 5 to 8 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide, with fine serrations on the edges, sometimes partially nearly entire, with sparse short soft hairs on both sides when young, falling off later, and glabrous on old leaves. The inflorescence is nearly umbellate, with 4 to 6 flowers, and the flower diameter is 4 to 5 cm; the outside of the calyx tube is glabrous or has white pubescence; the sepals are triangular ovate, with an acute tip and entire margins; the petals are ovate, 2 to 2.5 cm long, 1.5 to 2 cm wide, with short claws at the base, white, and pink in the bud. The fruit is nearly spherical, 2 cm in diameter, and yellow. The fruiting period is from August to September. It is known as the "national beauty". It is a unique plant in China. It grows mostly in plains and mountains at an altitude of 50 to 2000 meters, and can be artificially introduced for cultivation.

How to water Begonia

Begonia likes moisture but is afraid of being too wet. Therefore, during the cultivation process, you should always pay attention to maintaining it and water it reasonably according to the different climatic characteristics of the four seasons.

1. Spring is relatively dry. If the soil of the crabapple flower turns white, you should water it immediately. However, you should also pay attention to the rationality of watering. Too much watering will cause bacteria to grow, which is harmful to the growth of the plant. Generally, watering once every two days is enough. In addition to watering the roots, you should also pay attention to spraying some water on the leaves.

2. The temperature is high in summer, and the crabapple does not like heat, so its growth activities will be controlled. At this time, the frequency of watering should be reduced, and watering can be done roughly once every three to five days. However, in order to prevent the plant from being sunburned or overheated, remember to spray some water on the leaves of the plant to maintain humidity and cool down. During the day, it is best to water in the evening or morning.

3. After entering autumn, the weather turns cooler and the crabapple begins a new round of growth. At this time, it needs sufficient water supply to keep the soil moist. It is best to water it once a day.

4. In winter, the temperature drops completely, and the crabapple is likely to enter a dormant state at this stage, so the amount of water needs to be reduced. It is appropriate to water it again when the soil becomes dry, white, and hard. It is best to water it in winter when the sun is at its best.

The role of Begonia flowers

1. Garden appreciation

The crabapple flower has a beautiful shape and elegant color, making it very suitable as an ornamental flower in the garden. In ancient times, it was also the imperial flower in the royal garden, paired with magnolia, peony, and osmanthus, to represent wealth and honor. Now it is widely used in urban greening, and can also be used to make bonsai or flower arrangement decoration.

2. Purify the air

Begonia is very resistant to sulfur dioxide, so it is very suitable for planting in mining areas. It can also absorb a variety of harmful gases and smoke, creating a cleaner and more comfortable environment at home. It can also absorb radiation and can be placed near a computer to protect your health.

3. Edible Value

The fruit of the crabapple flower is edible. The fruit of the papaya crabapple is papaya, which has rich nutritional value. The fruit of the apple crabapple is crabapple fruit, which is similar to hawthorn and can be eaten directly or made into candied fruit. In addition, crabapple fruit is also rich in vitamins and organic acids, which helps gastrointestinal digestion.

4. Give as a Gift to Others

The crabapple flower has many meanings, so it is also very suitable for gifting. In the past, it represented the homesickness of wanderers, and was also used to refer to beautiful women. In addition, as the royal flower of the royal garden, it also means prosperity and wealth, and it is also suitable to be given to business partners.