14 major flower-growing misunderstandings, only 1% of people avoid them

Myth 1

No ventilation indoors

reason:

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.

Correct approach:

Keep doors and windows open frequently to create good ventilation conditions so that the flowers can breathe normally and grow healthily.

Myth 2

Watering time can be arbitrary

reason:

The watering time is very particular. For different plants, the watering time in spring, summer, autumn and winter is regular and cannot be monotonous or casual.

Correct approach:

Generally speaking, the best time for watering is between 12 noon and 14 o'clock in winter, and before 10 o'clock in the morning in other seasons.

Myth 3

Water until the surface of the soil is wet.

reason:

If you do not water thoroughly and only wet the surface of the soil in the pot, the roots of the flowers will not be supplied with enough water, causing them to fall off leaves or even die.

Correct approach:

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, do not water when the surface of the soil in the pot is not dry. If you do water, water it thoroughly at once.

Myth 4

Water drops on leaves at night

reason:

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.

Correct approach:

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.

Myth 5

Pouring leftover tea can supplement nutrition

reason:

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.

The tea you just drank is often at a higher temperature, and using it directly to water the flowers may burn the plants.

Leftover tea leaves will attract insects during the decomposition process, affecting environmental hygiene, consuming soil oxygen, and being detrimental to the growth of flowers.

Correct approach:

Don’t use leftover tea right away. Wait until it sits overnight before using it to water the flowers.

Tea dregs must be buried in the soil first and then be decomposed separately before use, otherwise they will burn the plant roots.

Myth 6

The more fat the better

reason:

Will plants die if they eat too much or become too full? Of course! If the concentration of fertilizer applied to potted flowers is too high or the amount used is too much, it can easily cause fertilizer damage. In mild cases, the flowers will not grow well, and in severe cases, it may cause the flowers to die, which is what we often call "fertilizer death."

Correct approach:

Fertilization should follow the principle of "applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently", with "one part fertilizer and nine parts water" being the best.

I'd like to give you a rule for fertilization:

Apply more fertilizer when the plants are yellow and thin, apply more fertilizer before sprouting, apply more fertilizer when budding, and apply more fertilizer after flowering; apply less fertilizer when the plants are fat and strong, no fertilizer during sprouting, less fertilizer during flowering, and less fertilizer in the rainy season; no fertilizer is required for newly planted plants, no fertilizer in hot summer, no fertilizer is required when the plants are growing too fast, and no fertilizer is required for dormancy.

Myth 7

Weak plants need more fertilizer

reason:

Sick and weak plants have thin branches, poor photosynthesis, and slow metabolism. If fertilizers are applied casually, it is easy to cause fertilizer damage.

Just like people, if they are already sick and 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.

Correct approach:

Do not blindly apply fertilizer to sick and weak plants to avoid counterproductive results. Instead, apply fertilizer in small amounts and frequently.

Myth 8

Plants placed next to the radiator and air conditioner

reason:

In order to keep the plants warm in winter, many flower growers place the plants on radiators. This can easily cause the soil in the pots to lose water, the roots to dry out, and the plants to die.

In addition, if plants are exposed to the air vents of the air conditioner for a long time, it is easy for them to lack water and become dry, so this should be avoided as much as possible.

Correct approach:

Don't place it too close to the heater or air conditioner. Just keep the temperature high enough for plant growth and water it regularly.

Myth 9

Planting flowers next to the TV

reason:

In order to reduce radiation, some people like to place flowers and green plants 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.

Correct approach:

Flowers should stay away from TV as much as possible to avoid radiation harm.

Myth 10

Indoor flowers can only be grown indoors

reason:

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, flowers also need to breathe when they are not photosynthesizing at night, competing with humans for oxygen.

Correct approach:

Potted flowers should be moved outdoors regularly for maintenance, and do not place too many flowers indoors. Of course, conditioning should avoid the high temperatures in summer and the low temperatures in winter.

Myth 11

The more flowers the better

reason:

Some flower lovers are too enthusiastic! Regardless of the size of the room or its function, placing a large number of plants in the room will not only prevent the daily functions of the space from functioning normally, but also make the room lack harmony and beauty, and is not conducive to the growth of plants.

Correct approach:

Generally, a room of about 15 square meters is only suitable for placing 2 medium or large pots of plants, while 3 to 4 pots of small plants are already very good. Don't be greedy!

Myth 12

Growing flowers with greed

reason:

Some flower growers like to buy all kinds of flowers, the more the better, and the more varieties the better.

In fact, some flowers are not suitable for indoors, and some flowers should be kept away from people. For example, azalea and bauhinia flowers contain toxins, which can cause poisoning if accidentally ingested; the leaf and flower juices of daffodils, angelica sinensis, etc. can cause allergic symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain if they are applied to the skin.

Correct approach:

When growing flowers, don't be greedy and try to have as many as you can. Choose flowers according to the size, function and needs of your room.

Myth 13

Pursuit of fame and fortune

reason:

Some flower lovers believe that they should grow famous flowers because they have high ornamental value and can bring great profits in the market. To this end, they spend a lot of money to buy all kinds of precious flowers. However, the result is often that due to the lack of good maintenance conditions and management techniques, the flowers die before long. This not only spoils precious flowers, but also wastes money.

Correct approach:

You should start by growing ordinary, lower-grade varieties, and gradually explore the rules and techniques of flower cultivation. Wait until your experience and skills have accumulated to a certain level before gradually purchasing precious varieties. This way, you will have more chances of raising them successfully.

Myth 14

Changing one's mind every day

reason:

Some friends lack passion when it comes to growing flowers. They are always impatient and only try briefly, changing the types of flowers frequently. This practice is not only not conducive to the cultivation of flowers and trees with beautiful shapes and high ornamental value, but also not conducive to the improvement of flower-growing techniques.

The right approach

It is best to choose one or two kinds of flowers and focus on their cultivation to become an expert!

Finally, I want to say

Growing flowers is not something that can be done in a day or two

Experience also needs to be accumulated over time

Have a good attitude and the right approach

Our flowers will grow better and better, don’t you think? ^-^