How to extend the blooming period of roses? These care methods make the flowers last longer
I. How to extend it when planted
① Water: During its blooming period, what it fears most is soil that is too dry, which will make it wither prematurely. So during the blooming period the soil can be slightly on the dry side, but it must not dry out completely.
② Ventilation: If dry, hot wind occurs during the blooming period, it will likewise make the flowers wither ahead of time. If you want to extend the blooming period, these two points, water and ventilation, require special attention.
③ Nutrients: During the blooming period, fertilize once every 15 to 20 days; water immediately after fertilizing. This can extend the time the flowers stay open, and at the same time can ensure the flower color is more vivid.
④ Soil: Although it is not strict about soil quality, if it grows in soil with sufficient nutrients, the flowers will be healthier and more flourishing, which also helps to some extent in extending the blooming period.
⑤ Sunlight: This plant is a sun-loving plant, so during its growth process there must be ample sunlight. Besides increasing the quality and quantity of blooming, this also helps to some extent in extending the blooming period.
II. How to extend it for bouquets
① Use table salt: Sprinkle some edible salt into the water, or directly rub salt onto the cut ends of the bouquet;
② Use beer: This does not mean directly using beer instead of water, but simply adding an appropriate amount of beer to the water. Beer can disinfect the cut ends of the flowers and also prevent them from rotting. In addition, beer contains the nutrients plants need, so it can easily extend the time they stay in bloom;
③ Use tea: You can brew a pot of tea, let it cool, pour it into a vase, and then put the bouquet in. This can extend the blooming period by 1 times the length.