How to deal with agapanthus after flowering

When does the lotus flower bloom?

The flowering period of Agapanthus nymphaeaceae is generally from July to October, that is, from midsummer to early autumn, about three months. During this period, Agapanthus nymphaeaceae will bloom dark blue or white flowers, which are bright and attractive. After mid-August, the flowers of Agapanthus nymphaeaceae will gradually wither and die.

How to deal with agapanthus after flowering

Pruning of the agapanthus is very important. Leave twenty to thirty centimeters and a small amount of leaves on the above-ground part, and cut off the rest. Then reduce the amount and frequency of watering. Fertilization should be carried out normally, with nutrient solution applied once a week and compound fertilizer applied once a month.

Pruning: Pruning after flowering is the most important step, which can avoid wasting nutrients and is conducive to subsequent growth and flowering next year. First, cut off the remaining flowers, and leave only about 20 to 30 centimeters of the above-ground part. If the water supply is sufficient, you can leave more appropriately. Note that you should leave some leaves, not all of them.

Watering: The amount and frequency of watering should be reduced. In winter, the amount of water should be strictly controlled. Also, pay attention to the water used. You can use rice water, which contains more nutrients.

Fertilization: After the flowers have faded, fertilization should be carried out normally. You can buy special nutrient solution and apply it about once a week. You can also use compound fertilizer, which is rich in nutrients, but it does not need to be applied too often, once a month is enough. After gradually entering winter, the required nutrients will gradually decrease, so the application of fertilizer can also be reduced.

How to grow agapanthus to make it bloom more

How to grow more flowers: prune branches, apply fertilizer in time, reduce watering, and keep warm.

Temperature: The most suitable growth temperature for Agapanthus is between 16 and 24 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is lower than 5 degrees Celsius or higher than 30 degrees Celsius, the growth will stagnate, not to mention flowering.

Light: The healthy growth and flowering of Agapanthus cannot be separated from sufficient light. Because Agapanthus is a light-loving plant, it is best to place it in a sunny place during the maintenance process. If the light time is short, it will affect the differentiation of flower buds and the normal growth of flowers.