Can Milan flowers be grown in the north? (Milan cultivation methods and maintenance techniques for northern families)

Is it easy to grow Milan in the north?

Milan likes light and is resistant to high temperatures. It can still bloom at 35 degrees and has a fragrant flower. It is not cold-resistant and is suitable for cultivation in the north .

Therefore, in the northern region, Milan flowers can only be used as potted plants for viewing , and in the northern region, there are often various problems in the maintenance of Milan flowers. For example, there is often a large amount of leaf shedding, few flowers, no fragrance when blooming, or even no blooming for a long time.

There are cold winters in the north. When planting Milan flowers, the branches must be pruned before winter to reduce nutrient consumption. If the temperature is around 10 degrees, try to ensure sufficient light.

The principle of watering is to water it at noon when the soil in the pot is almost dry. Do not fertilize it, so that it can safely survive the winter. In spring, water it and fertilize it. In this way, it will quickly grow branches and bloom.

Milan flower soil requirements

Milan is a flower from the south, and likes loose, breathable, slightly acidic soil. So when preparing the soil, you should prepare it towards slightly acidic. The soil in the north is alkaline, so you can prepare soil mainly composed of leaf humus.

There are many configuration options. You can mix compost, leaf mold, and river sand, or you can mix garden soil, leaf mold, and river sand. Make sure the soil is loose, breathable, and slightly acidic.

How to fertilize Milan

Milan fertilization should be reasonably arranged according to different growth periods.

After the spring temperature rises, Milan enters the period of branch and leaf germination. During this period, you can use decomposed cake fertilizer water, or liquid fertilizer with high nitrogen content, to fertilize once every 10 days to promote the growth of branches and leaves.

Milan's flowering period is in summer and autumn. After June, Milan enters a vigorous growth stage, which is also the flowering period. During this period, phosphate fertilizer is mainly used. Apply Linzhi fertilizer every 15 days, or spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution on the leaves every 15-20 days to promote flowering.

This fertilization plan can be used until mid-October. June to October is the critical period for fertilization. It is important to ensure that there is enough fertilizer so that Milan can flourish and bloom beautiful flowers.

How to water domestic Milan in the north

Milan likes a humid environment, but not too wet to avoid root rot. Watering can follow the basic principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when it is wet. Water when the surface of the pot soil is dry, and water thoroughly.

Watering can be adjusted according to different seasons and weather. After taking the plants out of the house in spring, as the weather warms up, the amount of watering should be gradually increased. In summer, water more and avoid water shortage. At the same time, spray water on the leaves in time to achieve the purpose of cooling and increasing humidity. In winter, bring the plants indoors in time, reduce the amount of watering, and keep the pot soil dry.

Things to note when caring for Milan in the north

Milan likes a slightly acidic and humid environment, which are difficult to achieve in the north, especially in rooms with heating in the north, where the air is even drier.

For a slightly acidic environment, on the one hand, the soil should be improved, and on the other hand, some acidic fertilizers should be added during watering and fertilizing, such as decomposed cake fertilizer water, ferrous sulfate, etc. The problem of air humidity can be solved by spraying water on the leaves more often or using a humidifier.