4 flowers that are easy to grow and quickly fill out a pot, blooming more the hotter it gets, turning a home balcony into a sea of flowers
1. Petunia
Blooming season: April to November
In summer, of course, petunias are the first recommendation! Simple and easy to care for, they bloom vigorously no matter how hot it gets! Petunias have large, abundant flowers, bloom profusely, have a long flowering period, and come in rich colors. They are excellent ornamental flowering plants, suitable for natural clump planting and also as cut flowers
Because petunias are not tolerant of high temperatures, attention should be paid to cooling them down when summer temperatures are high. They can be appropriately shaded, and more water can be sprinkled on the ground around them to strengthen ventilation, using water evaporation to lower the temperature. However, the flowerpot must not be watered too much; keeping the potting soil moist but slightly dry is enough
2. Blue plumbago
Blooming season: July to September
Blue plumbago is very beautiful, with emerald-green leaves and elegantly delicate flowers, giving people a refreshing feeling in the hot summer.
Blue plumbago has a relatively long blooming season. If you want it to keep blooming and keep growing, fertilization is essential. During the growth period of blue plumbago, you must insist on light but frequent fertilization. In growing seasons such as spring and summer, fertilize once a week with a compound fertilizer. Before blooming, increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Blue plumbago likes a moist environment, so during cultivation it should be kept moist. If it is temporarily short of water, replenish it quickly and it can recover, but it must not become waterlogged.
3. Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea blooms around April and November.
One of the characteristics of bougainvillea is its long blooming season. If it receives 10 to 12 hours of sunlight per day, with strong light and good ventilation, the blooming season of bougainvillea can reach 90 to 120 days. There will be differences depending on variety and region.
Bougainvillea likes sufficient sunlight. More than 8 hours of sunlight per day is best. If it is placed in a shady place, it will only grow leaves and branches in vain, and it will be difficult for it to bloom or it will bloom less.
Bougainvillea is drought-tolerant and does not like water. I usually water it once a week. Before blooming, watering should be controlled. Entering September, watering should wait until the potting soil is completely dry; it is fine even if the branches and leaves wilt a little. Only after a month of this should normal watering resume.
4. Geranium
Blooming season: The blooming season of geraniums is generally from May to October each year
Geraniums have a long blooming season, strong adaptability to the environment, and a plant size suitable for household potting. They are easy to propagate and very popular. They are one of the common potted flowers in homes
Watering should follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet. If the potting soil is too wet, it is easy for the roots to rot; if the potting soil is too dry, it is easy for the leaves to turn yellow and wither. From June to July, they enter a semi-dormant state, and watering should be strictly controlled. In summer, spray water frequently to lower the temperature, keep the potting soil moist, and also pay attention to ventilation and light transmission. In winter, water sparingly.