The secret to a pot full of blooms: do these few things right and the flowering period extends by half a month
The weather is getting warmer and the sunlight is getting better. Many flower lovers are hesitating about whether to move their plants outside. Today, Huahua introduces a few flowers that are not afraid of the sun - the more they are sunned, the more and the prettier they bloom.
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle)
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1. Plenty of light
Both the growth and flowering of Catharanthus roseus require plenty of light. The best spots are a sunny south-facing balcony, a south-facing windowsill, or outdoors; plenty of light also helps prevent Catharanthus roseus from growing leggy.
2. Water thoroughly
When watering, water thoroughly, but do not let water accumulate, otherwise the roots rot easily, so place it in a ventilated spot. Judge whether to water based on how dry or moist the potting soil is: insert a toothpick into the soil for 10 minutes; if its surface is dry when pulled out, then it needs watering.
Rosa chinensis (Chinese rose)
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Rosa chinensis is called the queen of flowers. Friends who take good care of it can turn their own balcony or yard into a sea of Rosa chinensis blooms.
1. Full-sun management
Use full-sun management, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day, and provide appropriate shade at noon when the light is intense.
2. Increase the amount of water
In spring the temperature rises quickly and the potting soil dries out easily, so water should be replenished in time. On hotter afternoons, spray a little water on the leaves, which both cools them down and increases air humidity.
3. Additional fertilizing
Spring is the peak growing season for Rosa chinensis, when the demand for fertilizer is great. Use a fertilizer with a relatively high phosphorus and potassium ratio, such as monopotassium phosphate, at a fertilizer-to-water ratio of 1:1000, generally once a week.
Jasmine
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Jasmine is famous for its refreshing fragrance; growing a pot at home is even better than perfume.
1. Full-sun management
Jasmine loves the sun extremely and fears the cold; when the temperature drops below about 10 degrees, it enters a dormant state. So it is best to put jasmine on a south-facing balcony or outdoors. The longer it is in the sun, the better it grows and the more it blooms.
2. Water thoroughly
Whenever you water jasmine, water it thoroughly, until water flows out of the hole in the bottom of the pot. When watering, do not use a heavy stream; use small amounts many times.
3. Fertilize in time
Jasmine can bloom several times a year, so it consumes a lot of nutrients and needs a lot of fertilizer. Therefore, fertilize in time, mainly with organic fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer. When fertilizing, choose a sunny day and do it when the soil is slightly moist.
Pelargonium (geranium)
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Once Pelargonium blooms, it is a sight full of flower balls, and the balcony turns into a sea of flowers.
1. Full-sun management
In spring, Pelargonium can be placed on a sunny south-facing balcony or outdoors; Pelargonium that receives light blooms more and has more vivid flower colors.
2. Combine water and fertilizer
Add some liquid fertilizer when watering, such as monopotassium phosphate, to increase the number of flower buds. When planting, add enough base fertilizer, such as bone meal.
Portulaca grandiflora (moss rose)
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Portulaca grandiflora has a very long flowering period, lasting from March all the way to October.
1. Light must be plentiful
Portulaca grandiflora is called moss rose precisely because it loves sunlight extremely. So a sunny south-facing balcony or outdoors is the best place for it to grow.
2. Soil with good air permeability and drainage
Give priority to sandy soil with good drainage. You can mix it yourself by combining sand, garden soil and leaf mold at a ratio of 5:3:2.
3. Appropriate fertilizing and watering
Portulaca grandiflora does not need much fertilizer; with more fertilizer it grows more vigorously, and with little fertilizer it can still grow normally. Water Portulaca grandiflora when the potting soil is completely dry; if you want it to grow well, give it plenty of water.
Petunia
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Petunia is a fairly easy flower to grow; as long as it is cared for properly, it easily fills the pot with blooms.
1. Light
Petunia loves light very much; the longer and more plentiful the exposure, the more it blooms. It is best to place it outdoors to receive direct sunlight.
2. Plenty of water and fertilizer
In spring, Petunia grown outdoors can be watered once a day, watering thoroughly. For Petunia on an enclosed balcony, water according to how dry or moist the potting soil is. Apply phosphorus fertilizer before flowering, such as Huaduoduo.
Desert rose (Adenium obesum)
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Desert rose is a succulent plant and can bloom all year round under suitable conditions.
1. Full-sun management
Just place it on a sunny south-facing balcony, outdoors, or on a west-facing balcony with longer sunlight hours. Insufficient sunlight easily causes the leaves to turn yellow, and it is not easy for it to bloom.
2. Less water, more fertilizer
Desert rose is relatively drought-tolerant, so do not water it too much; in spring about once every 7-10 days is enough. Desert rose relatively likes phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can be replenished about once a month.
Do you also have these sun-loving flowers at home?
If so, you can move them outdoors~
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