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How to water?

Different flowers have different requirements for water. Most of the plants we grow at home are neutral plants and xerophytes. Flowers and plants like Clivia and roses are neutral plants that cannot be watered too much or too little, while succulent plants such as succulents are xerophytes and do not require much water.

Water selection:

The tap water at home cannot be used directly for watering flowers. We can collect natural water, such as rainwater, snow water, lake water or well water, etc. These are the first choice for watering flowers. Tap water must be exposed to the sun before use to remove chlorine first.

Water temperature:

It is best to keep the watering temperature consistent with the temperature of the flowers. We can put the water next to the flowers for a while, and when the temperatures of the two are almost the same, we can use it to water the flowers.

Watering method:

In addition to the usual watering methods, we can also use the immersion method and moisturizing method.

The immersion pot method is to place the flower pot in a shallow tray of water and allow the water to be slowly absorbed into the soil, so that there is no need to water the flower for a period of time.

The moisturizing method is to spray water around the flowers frequently with a spray bottle. For example, for some foliage plants, spraying water on the leaves or around them can not only maintain humidity, but also keep the leaves clean.

Watering principles:

Watering should not be pursued every few days. The most effective way is to judge whether watering should be done based on the condition of the soil. The saying "water when dry, water thoroughly when dry, and don't water when not dry" refers to the dryness or wetness of the soil.

Use a small shovel to dig about 2 cm of soil in the pot. If it looks white and feels dry, it means it's time to water. You can also lift the pot to feel its weight. If it's light, the water is dry and it needs watering.

When the soil is dry to the extent mentioned above, it is necessary to water it thoroughly. The standard is that water flows out of the drainage holes of the flowerpot.

If the surface of the soil in the pot looks moist, you don't need to water it. In short, dry is better than wet. Don't worry about not getting enough water for the flowers.

Consequences of improper watering:

① Excessive watering: The roots cannot breathe and suffocate, leading to root rot or even death.

②Too little watering: Lack of water causes the flowers to wilt and dry up.

③Not watered thoroughly: The root system cannot fully stretch and develop, resulting in the flowers being short and weak.

How to fertilize?

The growth of flowers mainly requires three elements: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Different elements play different roles on flowers. Nitrogen fertilizer promotes the growth of branches and leaves, phosphorus fertilizer promotes flowering, and potassium fertilizer promotes the development of root system and fruit setting. Only when these three elements work together can flowers grow well.

Types of fertilizers:

1. Base fertilizer: It is the material used to pad the bottom of the pot. For example, chicken manure, rotted pine bark, fruit peel, etc. can be placed at the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer.

It should be noted that the base fertilizer cannot be in direct contact with the roots of flowers and plants. There should be a layer of soil in between to prevent root burning.

2. Solid fertilizer: It is a solid fertilizer such as compound fertilizer. When using it, dig a small hole in the potting soil and bury 2 to 3 grains.

3. Water-based fertilizer: This is liquid fertilizer. It can be the fertilizer you purchased diluted with water, or the clear liquid from homemade fertilizer.

When using, it is generally diluted at a ratio of 1:2000 and then watered to the flowers.

4. Organic fertilizer: Homemade fertilizers are generally organic fertilizers, such as decomposed rice water, fruit peels, kitchen waste, bean dregs, etc.

Homemade organic fertilizer must be decomposed first. The method is to add water to the materials and place them in a sunny place for about 2 months. Then mix the decomposed fertilizer into the soil or take the clear liquid on the top, dilute it with water and then water the flowers.

Principles of fertilization:

"Apply small amounts of fertilizer frequently", apply a small amount each time, and apply once a month during the growing season.

What should I do if I apply too much fertilizer?

① Use the immersion pot method to gradually dilute the fertilizer in the soil.

② Change the soil: Clean the soil at the roots of the flowers and the flowerpot, apply carbendazim on the flowers and place them in a ventilated place to dry, prepare new soil, and then transplant them into the pots.

How to sunbathe?

The flowers commonly grown at home can be divided into three types: those that like sun, those that like half sun and half shade, and those that like shade.

1. Flowers that like the sun include roses, chrysanthemums, petunias, cacti and succulents, etc. These flowers basically need full sunlight. We should usually place them in a sunny place on the south balcony, but if the temperature exceeds 30℃, we should also pay attention to shade to avoid sunburn.

2. Flowers that grow in partial shade and partial sun include gardenia, monstera, camellia, money tree, and fiddle-leaf fig. These flowers can generally be placed in a place with scattered light in the living room, as they are relatively shade-tolerant. When the temperature is low in winter, you can move to the balcony to bask in the sun.

3. Flowers that like shade include green ivy, asparagus fern, snake plant, and maidenhair fern. These flowers do not require too much light and can be kept in a relatively dark room at home.

Flower lovers in the north generally don’t have to worry about their flowers being sunburned. What they worry about most is that the flowers will be frozen when the temperature drops. After winter comes, you don’t need to worry about it unless the temperature is too low during the day. But if the temperature is low at night, you should move the flowers indoors to keep them warm.

When buying flowers, flower lovers can observe where the flowers they want to buy are placed to judge their needs for sunlight.

How to change the pot and soil?

The flowers you buy generally need to have their pots and soil changed. In order for the flowers to grow well, we should choose suitable pots and soil.

Choice of flower pots:

The bigger the flowerpot, the better. But it can't be too small to affect the extension of the flower's roots. Depending on the plant shape, we can choose a flowerpot that is 3 to 5 cm larger than the plant's diameter.

Soil selection:

If you don’t know what kind of soil to use or are too lazy to mix the soil, I will tell you the cheapest soil combination: leaf mold under a big tree + river sand mixed in a 1:1 ratio!

The soil must be loose and breathable, otherwise the roots of the flowers will not develop well, thus affecting the growth of branches and flowers.

Note:

① After digging up the soil, be sure to disinfect it. Place it on the balcony and dry it in the sun for 2 to 3 days to sterilize it. You can also mix in some carbendazim.

② When changing the potting soil, trim the roots of the flowers, remove rotten roots and dead roots, then apply carbendazim, dry in a ventilated place and then transplant into the pot.

③ You can bring some of the original soil into the pot to help the flowers adapt to the new environment.

Have flower lovers understood the four key points of water, fertilizer, light and soil?

This is the basic principle, you must master it!

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