Never do this when growing flowers, or the plants will surely die

Fresh flowers are synonymous with beauty. A touch of green and a few specks of red can always bring a corner of the world to life instantly. Whether at home or in the office, keeping a few pots of flowers and plants can both beautify the environment and cultivate a pleasant mood in life. But when you watch the flowers and plants you have worked so hard to care for lose their lives, you cannot help but feel frustrated and sad.

Why do the flowers you grow never seem to live long? How exactly should you grow flowers? Is this way of growing flowers right? Surely this must be a question in the minds of many flower growers, especially beginners. Today, the editor will give everyone a rundown of some common mistakes in growing flowers.

Only wetting the soil surface when watering?

Mistake one

Watering is the most basic task in the care of flowers and plants. When watering, you must water thoroughly and not just give "half a watering." A watering method that only wets the soil surface easily leaves the flower's root system short of water, which leads to leaf drop and, in severe cases, even death by drying out. Therefore, watering must follow the principle of "do not water if not dry, and water thoroughly when you do."

Watering at random times without regard to timing?

Mistake two

Temperature and humidity differ across the four seasons, and even within a single day there can be temperature differences, so the timing of watering flowers and plants also needs to be well controlled. Usually, in spring, summer and autumn, watering before 10 a.m. is more suitable, while in winter around 4 p.m. is best. Remember: do not water at noon in summer when the temperature is very high, because this will make the soil temperature drop suddenly, and the flowers and plants are prone to "catching a cold." Their absorption of water slows down, the water supply becomes insufficient, and the upper leaves of the plant become scorched and withered.

Watering flowers with leftover tea?

Mistake three

In common understanding, pouring leftover tea into a flowerpot can supplement the plant's nutrients, but little do people know that this will raise the soil's pH and thus cause chlorosis, and may even cause the plant to die. In the process of decomposing, leftover tea may also breed bacteria and affect the growth of the flowers.

Wiping plant leaves or spraying water to keep them moist at night?

Mistake four

Flowers and plants are not like our skin, and they do not need a moisturizing mask at night. If you spray water on the leaves at night or wash the leaves with a wet cloth, any water left on the leaf surface can easily cause the leaves to rot and thus invite pests and diseases.

Putting flowers next to the TV to absorb radiation?

Mistake five

Plants do not have "superpowers." You may think that placing flowers next to the TV can reduce radiation, but little do you know that this is very harmful to the flowers. The radiation emitted when the TV is working will destroy the reproduction of plant cells, and after a while it may even cause the flowers to wither and die.

The more fertilizer, the more thriving the plant?

Mistake six

Excess nutrients are harmful and not beneficial to any living thing, and flowers and plants are no exception. In the care of flowers and plants, too strong a fertilizer concentration or too much fertilizer easily causes fertilizer damage, leading to poor growth, and in severe cases even "death by fertilizer." "Frequent application of thin fertilizer" is a better choice.

Giving more fertilizer to sickly and weak flowers and plants?

Mistake seven

The idea that "when you are sick, you should nourish yourself well" does not apply to the care of flowers and plants. When a plant is sick, its branches and leaves are thin and weak, photosynthesis is poor, and metabolism also slows down. Blindly adding fertilizer will be impatient for quick results and counterproductive, making the flowers and plants unable to bear the burden.

Indoor flowers and plants do not need frequent ventilation?

Mistake eight

Ventilation and air exchange are extremely important to the growth of plants. Poor air circulation not only affects the normal respiration of flowers but also affects normal growth. Often keeping the room ventilated and allowing the plants to be in a natural environment is the only way to ensure that the flowers and plants breathe and grow normally.

Should indoor flowers only be kept indoors?

Mistake nine

Sunlight is life itself for plants. Even flowers kept indoors must be ensured regular exposure to the sun. Being placed indoors for a long time will cause malnutrition due to insufficient sunlight, so under conditions that avoid the high-temperature period in summer and the low-temperature period in winter, the plants should be moved outdoors at the right time to receive sunlight.

After reading these nine common mistakes in the care of flowers and plants, those of you who are growing flowers do not need to worry anymore; and those of you who are itching to grow flowers, do not hesitate any longer. Hurry up and let new friends move into your home.