How to keep Salvia miltiorrhiza safe in summer

How to keep Salvia miltiorrhiza safe in summer

Pay attention to shade and cooling

Because the weather is hot and dry in summer, the pot of impatiens should be placed in a cool and ventilated place, but not too shady to avoid lack of sunlight.

The salvia has the characteristic of growing with light, so you should turn the flower pot frequently and not let only one side get sun.

When the temperature is very high, remember to sprinkle water on the leaves and the ground around the potting soil to maintain a moist environment.

Topping and pinching work

In summer, because there is sufficient sunlight, the salvia grows well and rapidly, so the branches and buds grow and develop quickly. Certain topping and pinching will help the salvia bloom and grow more healthily, and can also control the flowering period of the salvia.

However, please note that more side branches will sprout after pinching, and the plant will grow fuller, which will consume a lot of nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time to ensure the nutrients required for growth.

The humidity of the growing environment should be suitable

If the sagebrush grows in an environment with high humidity, not only will its stems and leaves grow too long and the plant easily fall over, but the roots will also rot due to poor breathing. Affects normal growth.

So be careful not to water too much at normal times. The soil in the pot should just be moist, but not waterlogged. In rainy weather, pay attention to waterlogging prevention. You can move the potted plants to a place where they are not exposed to rain, and place them in a ventilated and cool place after the rain.

Pest and disease control

The summer is hot, so Salvia is prone to diseases and pests, so it is necessary to take timely prevention and control measures.

You can spray Bordeaux mixture, carbendazim and other drugs once every half a month to kill pests and diseases and prevent them from attacking the leaves, stems, branches, etc. of the plant.

Well, by following the above measures, you can help your impatiens spend the summer safely.