In summer, when growing flowers, you should change pots, expose to the sun and apply concentrated fertilizer.

Can't change the pot

Reasons for growing flowers:

The temperature is too high in summer, and many flowers are in a dormant period. Once they are repotted, it will take a lot of time for them to acclimate. During this period, the flowers can easily die.

Situations where you have to repot in summer:
If your flowers have root rot due to watering, fertilizing, etc., don't think about whether it is suitable to repot them in summer. Remove them from the pots immediately, cut off the rotten parts, disinfect them, and put them back in the pots! Saving your life is the most important thing!

Do not expose to the sun

Reasons for growing flowers:

At noon in summer, the light is so strong that it far exceeds the level that plants can withstand. Some plants that are not resistant to the sun will die even after a few hours of exposure.

How to avoid sun exposure?
Move the plants to an east-west facing balcony; the light during summer sunrise and sunset is more suitable for plant growth.

Do not apply concentrated fertilizer

Reasons for growing flowers:
1. The temperature is high in summer, and the fertilizer ferments quickly in the soil, generating high heat. If this continues for a long time, it will directly burn the roots.

2. Many plants are dormant in summer, and the absorption function of their roots is relatively weak. If concentrated fertilizers are applied, the plants cannot absorb them and the roots will be burned directly.

How to fertilize in summer:
Plants that prefer fertilizer, such as roses, can also be fertilized in summer. April to June is the growing season for roses, so fertilization can be done once a week. However, in July and August, when the temperature rises, it is best not to fertilize, or to apply less fertilizer, just apply a thin layer of bean cake water once every half a month or a month.

No watering at noon

Reasons for growing flowers:

The temperature is highest at noon. If you water at this time, the moisture in the soil will continue to increase, which will eventually cause the roots to suffocate, and in severe cases even cause black rot.

Suitable watering time:
The best time to water in summer is in the morning and evening.

Do not pour water on the leaves

Reasons for growing flowers:
1. There are water droplets on the leaves, which can easily be burned by refraction when exposed to the sun.

2. For some plants with fuzzy leaves, such as Gloxinia, Cyclamen, and Moonflower, if they get water on the leaves, you must quickly absorb it with a paper towel, otherwise the leaves will rot.

How to prevent splashing on leaves?
1. If the pot is overflowing, you can use the pot immersion method.
2. When watering, water along the edge of the pot and avoid getting water on the leaves.
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