4 heat-resistant flowers that bloom as soon as summer arrives
Summer is slowly creeping closer to our flowers. Are gardening friends starting to worry that their flowers won't survive the high temperatures or won't bloom? Indeed, in the hot summer, even people can't stand it, let alone plants. But these 4 flowers are not afraid of heat, and as soon as summer arrives, they bloom on cue.
1. Gloxinia
Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) has an elegant plant shape and brilliant colors in a profusion of reds and purples, set off by a metallic-like splendor, and its flowering period can last for several months. It blooms from April to August and is a new favorite among indoor ornamental potted flowers in summer.
If the summer temperature is too high, it will affect the growth of gloxinia. When the temperature reaches above 30°C, the plant will enter a semi-dormant state. Place the gloxinia in a ventilated shade shed with scattered light for care, and simply water it 1-2 times a day according to how dry or moist the pot is.
2. Gladiolus
Gladiolus has petals as thin as cicada wings, with delicate and abundant flower colors, and its leaves are upright like sharp swords, making it especially suitable for cut flowers. Its flowering period is from June to September, which is exactly the hottest period of summer. Therefore, in addition to daily watering, it also needs timely misting around it to increase humidity.
In addition, gladiolus likes fertilizer. Before planting, sufficient base fertilizer is needed, such as chicken manure and plant ash; before flowering, focus on top-dressing 3 times, specifically after the second leaf unfolds, before bud formation (after the fourth leaf emerges), and after the flower stem emerges. After the flowers fade, apply diluted Huaduoduo No. 2 liquid fertilizer again.
3. China pink
China pink (Dianthus chinensis) has delicate flowers and a light, elegant fragrance, revealing nobility within the ordinary, and is deeply favored by gardening friends. China pink likes strong light, and its flowering period is from May to August, so the high summer temperatures have little effect on it. During care, just pay attention to watering more and misting appropriately to adjust humidity.
4. Wax plant
Wax plant (Hoya carnosa) grows vigorously and has peculiar flower shapes. Trained into a shape, it is radiant and full of charm, making it an excellent choice for decorating the home environment in summer. In addition, wax plant likes warmth and light, and its flowering period is from May to September. An ordinary indoor environment can meet its growth needs.
To cultivate wax plant, gardening friends can choose fertile, loose, well-drained soil. For potting, use leaf mold or peat soil mixed with coarse sand as the growing medium, and add chicken manure as base fertilizer. During the growing season, keep the pot soil in a state of drying and wetting alternately, and spray water on the leaf surface.