What kind of water is best for goldfish flowers (watering methods and precautions for goldfish flowers)

How to water the goldfish flower

Goldfish flowers like slightly acidic soil. If tap water is used for watering for a long time, the chlorine, ozone and calcium carbonate in the tap water will cause the soil to become alkaline and hardened .

The alkaline soil makes it difficult for the roots of the goldfish flower to adapt, which eventually leads to poor root breathing and the death of the goldfish flower.

When watering the goldfish flower, you can use this watering method: first put tap water in a large basin, and then expose it to strong light and well-ventilated location for a few days.

This can effectively reduce the content of chlorine and ozone in the water. At the same time, under the temperature generated by exposure to the sun, part of the calcium carbonate will precipitate to the bottom of the basin. When watering, do not water the flowers with the shallow layer of water at the bottom of the basin, but use it to wash the floor.

Daily watering method for goldfish flowers

The root system of the goldfish flower is quite fragile, and it is easy for the roots to rot if it encounters stagnant water. Therefore, in addition to using flower soil with good drainage and high air permeability, watering should not be too frequent.

The soil should be alternately dry and wet. It should be hydrated but not kept wet for a long time. This will affect the respiration of the roots. Therefore, you need to learn how to water the soil:

(1) Determine the watering method

1. Look at the earth color

When the flower soil is dry, the surface color of the pot soil will be gray or light. By observing the color changes, you can understand the dry period of the flower soil. When the surface soil is dry, you can water it immediately.

2. Touch the soil in the pot

If the color change is not obvious, you can touch the soil in the pot with your hand and feel the moisture of the soil with your fingertips. Generally, your fingers should go in to a depth of about 2 centimeters. If there is no moisture, you can water it immediately.

3. Weigh the flower pot

When watering, weigh the flowerpot. Weigh it every two days. If it feels about 1/3 of its weight compared to when it was fully watered, you can water it.

(2) Master different watering methods according to the season

Goldfish flowers are relatively water-consuming plants. Watering goldfish flowers requires slight adjustments due to different seasons. The water requirements of plants are equal in different growth periods and seasons.

Generally, water more during the growing season, and more during the hot and dry season. Water less during the dormant period and low temperatures. The main judgment method is to use the shallow surface soil as a guideline when it is about 2 cm dry:

① Spring

The air is relatively humid, the temperature is relatively mild, the shallow surface soil is about 2 centimeters dry, and watering can be extended by 3 to 5 days.

②Summer

Under high temperature, the water on the leaves and soil evaporates quickly, and the shallow surface soil is about 2 cm dry. Water immediately and spray 2 to 3 times a day.

③Autumn

During the hot season and dry air, watering is needed in the morning and evening. Water immediately when the surface soil is about 2 cm dry. Mist 2 to 3 times a day.

④Winter

The temperature is low in winter and the evaporation of water is relatively slow, so some goldfish flowers need to be brought indoors for the winter.

The ventilation capacity of the environment is also reduced. Therefore, when watering, if the shallow surface soil is about 2 cm dry, it is necessary to extend watering for 2 to 3 days. Water can be sprayed 3 to 5 times a week to replenish water on the leaves and wash away dust on the leaves.