What to do after the Oxalis flowers fade

Treatment after the flowers of Oxalis fade

After the flowers of Oxalis fade, it is necessary to properly prune them. When pruning, focus on the remaining flowers, cut them off from the bottom, and then give the plant appropriate fertilizer. After that, the Oxalis can grow stronger.

Fertilize after the flowers of Oxalis fade

Oxalis does not need to be fertilized after its flowers fade, because it is about to enter a dormant period and requires relatively few nutrients. Fertilization may cause fertilizer damage, resulting in enlarged and dull leaves, which will affect the recovery of Oxalis in the second year.

Keep seeds after the flowers of Oxalis fade

The fruit of the herbaceous sorrel is a capsule. Generally, its seeds can be harvested after September when the fruit of the plant is ripe. Inside its fruit are its seeds, which are usually brown or reddish brown in color, and the surface of the seeds is covered with horizontal reticular patterns.

Repotting after Oxalis has finished flowering

The Oxalis can be repotted after it flowers fall. The climate during this period is relatively mild, which is conducive to its later recovery. Be careful not to repot during the flowering period, otherwise the opening of the flowers will be affected.

Pruning Oxalis after it finishes blooming

After Oxalis finishes blooming, you should decide whether to prune it based on the actual situation. If you do not plan to keep the seeds, you can trim the remaining flowers from the bottom. If you plan to keep the seeds, you can not prune it yet and let it produce seeds.

When pruning Oxalis, you need to use a clean knife, otherwise if there are residual bacteria on the knife, it will harm the plant.

Care for Oxalis after flowering

1. Sufficient light : The growth of Oxalis cannot be separated from sufficient light. Supplementary light after flowering is also very helpful for the plant to photosynthesize and continue to accumulate nutrients. Generally, it should be placed in a sunny place. It only needs to be properly shaded when the light is strong. It can be fully exposed to light at other times.

2. Supplement water : Oxalis needs little watering during the flowering period. Only by controlling the amount of water can the flowers not fall off. However, water should be supplemented after flowering so that the plant can develop better. Usually, watering should keep the soil moist, but there should be no accumulation of water. If there is too much water, it should be drained in time. You can also spray water around to increase the humidity of the environment.

3. Pay attention to fertilization : By fertilizing the Oxalis, you can provide it with certain nutrients so that its bulbs can grow better and it will also help the flowers bloom in the second year. Fertilizers are mostly organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers. Before fertilization, you should pay attention to dilution to reduce the concentration of fertilizers to avoid fertilizer damage.