Planting soil of Photinia rubra

The basin soil should be loose, fertile, acidic or neutral. It is most suitable to plant it in sandy soil, which is conducive to ventilation

Growth habits of Photinia rubra

Photinia rubra prefers a warm and humid environment, and has strong adaptability to the temperature. It can withstand the low temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius and can be planted in all regions of China

Fertilization of Photinia rubra

The fertilization of Photinia rubra is best based on the principle of thin application and frequent application. It is carried out about every half month in spring, and compound fertilizer is used every half month in summer and autumn. If the method of trenching and burying application can be adopted, it would be better

Pruning of Photinia rubra

The growth and development ability of Photinia rubra is very strong, so it needs to be pruned frequently. The pruning of Photinia rubra can be implemented in every season, but it is mainly in winter, mainly by short cutting and thinning branches. Heavy pruning in summer is not conducive to the restoration of tree vigor

Watering of Photinia rubra

Photinia rubra prefers a humid environment, but it must not be watered too much. If ponding occurs, the plant roots will rot and can not grow healthily. It is better to water between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m

Diseases and insect pests of Photinia rubra

Photinia rubra also has good disease and insect resistance. The disease is relatively easy to suffer from leaf spot disease, anthrax and other diseases, and the pest is easy to suffer from scale insects, longicorn beetles, aphids and other pests