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Is September still soon enough for pinching? Get these flowers pruned now for a burst of blooms in autumn and winter
Recently someone asked: "It's already September, can I still pinch back my flowers at home? Will I prune them to death?" Actually, whether you can pinch in September depends on the plant. Not all plants are suitable, but if you pick the right species and prune at the right time, it can actually make them grow more vigorously and bloom more. First, you need to understand what "pinching" really is
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Should you trim the roots of a Phalaenopsis? Trim correctly in these 3 situations for strong roots and abundant blooms
If you see the roots in a Phalaenopsis pot either sticking out in a tangled mess, or some turning black and soft, should you trim them or not? Some people think "roots are the life of the flower" and are afraid of harming it by trimming; others think "if you don't cut bad roots, they'll spread" and go at it too harshly. In fact, Phalaenopsis roots shouldn't be trimmed casually - it depends on the situation. Trim correctly and it will
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Small potted plants for teachers on Teacher's Day: these are pretty and low-maintenance
It's Teacher's Day again, are you still worrying about what to give? If it's too expensive, you worry the teacher won't accept it; if it's too ordinary, it lacks originality. Actually, choosing a small desktop potted plant is perfect! It doesn't take up space and adds life to the office desk. Today I've picked 5 great ones, each easy to care for and likable. Brazil wood: Brazil wood looks really interesting, just a chubby
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Repotting Sick and Weak Phalaenopsis Orchids Requires Care: Save the Seedlings in These 5 Steps
When a Phalaenopsis orchid's leaves turn yellow and go limp, and its roots are either half rotted or shriveled and lifeless, repotting is the "key to saving its life." But many people panic and act rashly: they just rip off the old medium, casually trim the roots, and switch to a bigger pot, only to find the orchid gets weaker with each change until it dies. In fact, repotting sick and weak orchids
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Choose These 5 Peak-Season Flowers to Grow in September, and Even Beginners Can Get Them Looking Great
September weather is neither too cold nor too hot, making it the perfect golden period for growing flowers, and many flowers grow like crazy at this time. If you do not know what to choose, do not buy at random! Dahlia, nasturtium, pansy, begonia, and chrysanthemum, these five are sure to work at this time, and even a complete beginner can handle them easily. Dahlia:
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How to choose plants that burst into bloom in autumn and winter? These 4 are worth getting
Once autumn and winter arrive: "It's getting cold, the balcony is empty, and I want to grow flowers but I'm afraid I can't keep them alive. What should I do?" Today I'll dig up 4 kinds of "autumn and winter bloom machines" for everyone. They're not only cold-tolerant and easy to grow, but when they bloom they can turn a balcony into a small garden. Nemesia: The name of this flower sounds interesting just hearing it, with patterns on the petals, purple, pink, and yellow
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Propagate These 4 Common Flowers from Cuttings in Autumn: Snip a Stem and Leaf, Stick It in Soil, and Easily Turn One Pot into Many
Autumn has suitable temperatures and just the right humidity, without the scorching sun of summer or the bitter cold of winter, making it practically the "golden season" for flower cuttings. For many easy-to-grow, hardy plants, no complicated steps are needed - just cut off a stem and leaf, stick it into the soil, and it will take root and grow into new life. The several common plants below are perfect for
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What green plants should you place after whole-house custom cabinetry? These absorb formaldehyde fast, and even beginners can grow them
Friends who have just finished whole-house custom cabinetry are surely anxious: "There is a bit of a smell at home, what green plants can I place to absorb formaldehyde faster?" To be honest, green plants are not a "cure-all" for absorbing formaldehyde and cannot replace ventilation and professional formaldehyde removal, but choosing the right varieties for your home can both help purify the air and add a bit of life, making it more comfortable to live in. Today
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Choose these 5 plants as gifts for elders: good meaning, low maintenance and very likable
Worried about picking the wrong gift for an elder? Actually, giving a potted plant is a perfect choice - it is full of life, shows your care, and makes the elder happy every day just by looking at it. Today I will recommend 5 plants that are great for giving to elders. Each one has an auspicious meaning and is not troublesome to care for, so you can pick any of them and not go wrong! Cymbidium sinense: This is a long-
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Can Phalaenopsis seeds be grown at home? Keep these precautions in mind
Can the seeds produced after a Phalaenopsis blooms be sown at home by yourself? To be honest, this is by no means easy. Compared with buying ready-made seedlings, home sowing takes more care, and a single lapse can mean all your effort is wasted. Phalaenopsis seeds are different from the vegetable and herbaceous flower seeds we usually plant. Its seeds are especially small, so small they are like dust
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