9 common misunderstandings about flower cultivation, don’t “destroy” the plants in your home anymore!

Can I water at any time?

The time for watering is very particular. The temperature is relatively high at noon in summer, so avoid watering at this time. If you water, the soil temperature will suddenly drop, water absorption will slow down, resulting in insufficient water supply, causing the upper leaves of the flowers to burn. Generally speaking, the best time to water is around 4 pm in winter and before 10 am in other seasons.

Can drinking leftover tea replenish nutrition?

Although pouring leftover tea into flower pots helps loosen the soil, it will increase the pH of the soil, easily causing chlorosis and even possible death of the flowers. Leftover tea leaves will attract insects during the decomposition process, affecting environmental hygiene.

Is it enough to just wet the surface of the soil in the pot with water?

When watering, be sure to water thoroughly, and don't just wet the surface of the soil in the pot. This will cause insufficient water supply to the roots of the flowers, causing them to fall off or even die. When watering, you should follow the principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do water". That is, don't water when the soil is not dry. If you do water, water it thoroughly at once.

Are there water droplets on the leaves at night?

Some people often water flowers or wipe the leaves with a wet cloth at night, but they don't know that water droplets left on the leaves at night can easily cause the leaves to rot and induce diseases and pests. Therefore, pay attention to the watering time and also grasp the time when wiping the leaves. Make sure there is no water on the leaves at night to facilitate the normal growth of flowers.

The thicker the fertilizer, the better?

When growing potted flowers, if the fertilizer concentration is too high or the amount is too much, it is easy to cause fertilizer damage. In mild cases, the flowers will grow poorly, and in severe cases, it may cause the flowers to die. Fertilization should follow the principle of "applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently", with "one part fertilizer and nine parts water" being the best.

Do sick and weak plants need more fertilizer?

Sick and weak plants have thin branches, poor photosynthesis, and slow metabolism. If fertilizers are applied casually, it is easy to cause fertilizer damage. It's just like people. If they are already sick, but still try hard to replenish themselves, it will not only increase the burden on the body, but may also aggravate the condition. The same is true for plants. Therefore, sick and weak plants should never be given additional fertilizer blindly, as this may backfire.

Can indoor flowers only be grown indoors?

Some people think that indoor plants can just be kept indoors and do not need to be moved outdoors. In fact, if potted flowers are placed indoors for too long, they will grow poorly due to lack of sunlight. At the same time, when flowers are not photosynthesizing at night, they also need to breathe and compete with humans for oxygen, so potted flowers should be moved outdoors regularly for care, and do not place too many flowers indoors.

Should you open fewer windows for indoor flowers?

Poor air circulation is the primary killer of flower health. It not only affects the normal breathing of flowers, but also affects their normal growth. If you want the flowers to be healthy, you should open the doors and windows frequently for ventilation.

Growing flowers next to the TV?

In order to reduce radiation, some people like to place flowers next to the TV. In fact, this practice is wrong. The radiation emitted by the TV when it is working can destroy the reproduction of plant cells, and over time it can cause the flowers to wither and die.