Why do flowers bought from the flower market die within a few days? (Why potted plants bought from the flower shop die at home)

Analysis of the reasons why potted plants bought from the flower market are prone to death

Flowers are people's friends and partners. Keeping a few pots of flowers and plants indoors or on the balcony can: first, relieve tension; second, make the home more warm and romantic; third, give you a feeling of being close to nature.

But some flower lovers say that the flowers they bought from the flower shop died after a short period of keeping them alive, and they also say that the flower shop is doing something fishy, ​​which led to the failure of the flowers to survive. Is this really the case?

1. The ambient air humidity is not enough

   Many flowers, especially those in the south, prefer a humid environment and need to be sprayed with water several times a day in order to grow lush and green.

In addition to taking good care of the potted flowers, the flower growers in the flower market also frequently scrub the leaves, wax them, and trim off the withered and yellow leaves. Therefore, the potted flowers we see are very attractive for sale.

In addition, another reason is that many people buy potted flowers in flower shops, so the turnover is relatively high and they are often replaced and updated .

For example, for shade-tolerant foliage plants, in a room without direct sunlight, as long as there is air circulation, attention is paid to the dryness of the potting soil, and the humidity is appropriate, the potted flowers can remain fresh for ten days or half a month.

2. There is a problem with the roots of the flowers

   If the potted flowers you bought home dry up and die within a few days, the problem is mostly with the roots of the potted flowers, especially the roots of woody flowers. If the roots are not in good condition, it will easily lead to their death after you buy them home.

For example, seedlings of evergreen flowers and trees such as gardenia, Milan, osmanthus, citrus, pine and cypress are difficult to survive without soil balls on their roots, so flower lovers should not buy them.

When purchasing, if you find that the roots have turned black, it means that the roots are already moldy and you should not buy such flowers and trees ; deciduous bare-root flower seedlings , if the roots are sparse, or potted plants that have already bloomed, or those that have sprouted, should also not be bought.

3. Improper maintenance resulted in dead seedlings

   When purchasing potted plants from the flower market, you should consider your living conditions and what kind of temperature, air humidity, light and other growth environments you can provide for the plants. You should also understand the habits of flowers.

Some flower lovers repot and change the soil of the flowers and plants they just bought too early. As a result, some flowers and plants cannot adapt to the new growing environment and soil, causing yellow leaves, burnt tips, and even death due to dehydration.

This is the most direct reason why many flower lovers are unable to grow and keep flowers and plants alive.

【 Summarize 】

If you want the flowers you buy to grow well, there needs to be a transition period so that the environment at home and in the flower shop become more suitable.

For example, gradually accepting sunlight and gradually adapting to temperature changes. In this way, the flowers we bought will be able to grow better.