How to Water and Fertilize Gloxinia? How Often to Water
When it comes to gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa), many flower lovers may not be very familiar with it. In fact, gloxinia is also a flowering plant with extremely high ornamental value. Its flowers are especially similar to those of hibiscus, with rich and varied colors, and a petite plant shape, making it deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. So do you know how to water and fertilize gloxinia in daily care? Below, the editor will introduce in detail some daily care tips for gloxinia!
How to Water Gloxinia (How Often to Water)
The best time to water is before 10 a.m., about 2 times a day. When watering, you can observe its soil, and you can also dig 2 cm deep to check the soil's moisture level. If it is on the dry side, then water it, and when watering, pour slowly; once all the soil is thoroughly soaked, you can stop. If the leaves wilt, you can also water promptly, and likewise pour slowly.
How to Fertilize Gloxinia
You can make your own soil with base fertilizer: mix 3 parts leaf mold, 1 part river sand, 1 part perlite, and a small amount of finely crushed, sun-dried, fully rotted poultry manure, and it can serve as the best soil for planting gloxinia;
After gloxinia sprouts, you can fertilize once every 10 [days], with fertilizers mainly based on potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen;
From the early leaf-growing stage of gloxinia until the early flowering stage, you need to fertilize once a week, mainly with dilute, fully rotted organic liquid fertilizer;
After gloxinia forms flower buds, increase fertilization, with the added fertilizer mainly based on phosphorus fertilizer;
When it is time to fertilize gloxinia, if its soil is relatively moist, you should delay fertilization by two days, and only fertilize when the soil is on the dry side.
What to Do If Gloxinia Leaves Wither
1. Fertilization
Half of the reasons gloxinia withers are caused by improper fertilization. Many flowers only need fertilizing once a month, but gloxinia is naturally fond of fertilizer, so this flowering plant must be given sufficient fertilizer; otherwise, it is not surprising at all that they wither. You can fertilize 3 times a month, about once every 10 days on average. After completing the fertilization procedure, it is best to sprinkle some water on the leaves, as this makes it easier for them to survive.
2. Temperature
Maintaining the growing temperature is the best way to prevent gloxinia leaves from withering. Generally, gloxinia leaves can only survive at a moderate temperature, and you should also pay attention to ensuring the indoor humidity level.
3. Watering
When watering, pay attention to the cleanliness of the water and the watering technique. Too dry or too moist are both major taboos when watering gloxinia. If watering is not done according to a regular pattern, then gloxinia will show severe poor growth.
How to Make Gloxinia Bloom in a Full Pot
1. Substrate
If you want it to fill the pot with blooms, first the substrate must be done well. The soil in the pot can be made by mixing some rotted leaves, animal manure, and soil. If you have perlite, you can add that in too.
2. Watering
If you want the flowers to bloom well, you also need to water well. Normally, do not put in too much water, otherwise the roots and stems can easily rot, the leaves will wither, and in severe cases the entire plant will die. In summer, when the weather is hot, water once or twice a day, and sprinkle the water evenly. During the flowering period, do not let rain fall on it. In winter, the soil in the pot should be on the drier side, not too wet.
3. Light
Always maintain good light, so the flowers will bloom well. It does not like very strong sunlight; partial sun is enough, so during its growing period do not let strong light scorch it. In summer, place it somewhere with shade, and it must be well ventilated, otherwise the leaves will wither and the flowers produced will not look good. The temperature it likes is 10 to 25 degrees, but the temperature it needs varies with different seasons: from January to October it is 18 to 25 degrees, and from October to January of the following year it requires 10 to 12 degrees. Only when the temperature is suitable can it grow emerald-green leaves and brilliant flowers.
4. Fertilization
It really likes fertilizer. From the time its leaves emerge until the flowers bloom, you must apply fertilizer once every week; you can apply organic liquid fertilizer. Once the flower buds emerge, add phosphorus fertilizer. When adding fertilizer, do not contaminate the leaves, and after each fertilization, rinse the leaves with water to keep them clean.
For friends who like growing flowering plants at home, the editor recommends gloxinia! Gloxinia is not only especially easy to grow, but also has extremely high ornamental appeal. Placed on a balcony or indoors, it is a beautiful and unique sight.