What does it mean to water the flowers thoroughly when the water is dry? (What are the manifestations of watering the flowers thoroughly when the water is dry?)

What does it mean to water thoroughly when water is dry?

In fact, the so-called "water thoroughly when dry" means: when the surface soil in the flowerpot is dug down 2 to 3 centimeters deep, if it is dry, then you can water it.

But the sign of complete dryness does not mean that the soil in the pot is completely dry from the inside out before you remember to water the flowers and trees. If you adopt this watering method, it is probably too late to water them.

It is very easy to cause potted flowers and trees to lose water and become empty-rooted due to severe water shortage, and in severe cases even cause the death of the plants.

So, what exactly does it mean when the soil for growing flowers, trees, and bonsai is completely dry? What should we pay attention to when watering flowers, trees, and bonsai?

I believe this is a topic that flower lovers are very concerned about! Based on my years of experience in flower cultivation, the signs of soil drying out in potted flowers, trees and bonsai are mainly reflected in the following aspects.

First, in the hot summer season, water evaporates quickly and the loam in the flower pots is very easy to dry out . On sunny days, most potted flowers and trees should be watered thoroughly when the surface of the soil in the pot is dry.

Some potted flowers are watered in the morning, but if the soil becomes dry again in the evening, they should be watered again.

Otherwise, in the hot summer, if the soil in the pot is dry and there is not much water, the roots cannot absorb water and the flowers and trees will wilt. In severe water shortage, they may even die due to excessive water loss.

Flower lovers should pay special attention to this in summer. Remember: don't wait until the inside and outside of the flowerpot are completely dry before watering, as it may be too late.

Second, during the dormancy period of flowers and trees in winter, the soil in the pot should be slightly dry.

Because when the cold winter comes, the internal tissue activities of flowers and trees begin to slow down, and the low ambient temperature will reduce the evaporation of water in potted flowers and trees. The demand for water of flowers and trees will also decrease a lot, so the potting soil should be relatively dry.

Otherwise, if the soil in the pot is too wet at this time, the roots will absorb less water, which will lead to obstruction of root respiration, induce the reproduction of anaerobic bacteria at the roots, and cause the flowers and trees to become waterlogged and rotten.

Third, drying out and watering thoroughly does not mean "leaking water" . If you often "leak water" for potted flowers, a large amount of nutrients will be lost with the water, causing malnutrition of the flowers and trees, and their growth will deteriorate, which will cause damage from various diseases and insects.

Therefore, the soil in the pot should be "dry and wet". It should not be dry for a long time, nor should it be wet all the time. Instead, it should be dry and wet alternately .