How to make snapdragon bloom more

Snapdragon should be fertilized and watered properly

Snapdragon likes fertilizer, so water and fertilizer management should be strengthened on a daily basis. The land should be tilled and basal fertilizer applied before planting. After planting, water thoroughly once, then keep the soil moderately moist, and pay attention to drainage after rain. When applying fertilizer, attention should be paid to the coordination of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and the amount of fertilizer should be reasonable, otherwise it will cause excessive growth and be detrimental to flowering. Since snapdragons have rhizobia that fix nitrogen, there is generally no need to apply nitrogen fertilizer. Just apply an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. During the growth period, fermented oil residue water can be applied every 15 days in combination with watering to promote the growth of branches and leaves. When flower buds appear, you can spray 1.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, which is conducive to bright flower colors. The soil should be loosened and weeded before each fertilization. After the snapdragon blooms, you can cut the above-ground part cleanly and water it thoroughly again. Provide shade and cooling in the summer, and it will bloom again in autumn.

Snapdragon should be pruned appropriately

Cut off sick and weak branches, old and withered branches, crossed branches, and overcrowded branches. After each flowering, you need to promptly cut off the remaining flowers and branches that have bloomed to encourage the sprouting of new branches and prolong the flowering period.

Snapdragon should be pinched in time

Timely pinching is beneficial to promote more branches, which is especially important for medium and tall varieties. Generally, pinching is done when the snapdragon seedlings grow to about 12 cm, and a second pinching can be done when they grow to about 20 cm. Pinching twice is beneficial to promote the growth of side branches, increase the number of side branches, and increase the number of flowers. It can also shorten the height of the snapdragon plant to achieve a dwarfing effect.