Clever Ways to Shade and Protect Flowers in Summer, So Leaves Stay Green and Lush No Matter How Hot It Gets

Give Your Flowers a Humidifier

Friends in northern and inland areas, pay close attention: on hot days with no rain, make sure the air around your flowers stays humid, otherwise the leaves can easily wilt~

1. Misting the Leaves

Misting the leaves is the simplest way to raise air humidity, and all you need is a small spray bottle.

When spraying, be careful not to spray the blooms, and do not spray at midday or in the early afternoon when temperatures are high.

2. Wiping the Leaves

Wiping the leaves with a damp cloth also helps raise humidity to some extent, and no water droplets are left behind on the leaves.

When wiping, you can add a little beer or white vinegar to the water, which makes the leaves even greener and glossier.

3. Sitting the Pot in Water

Many people probably place a tray under their flower pots to catch the water that drains out after watering.

When the weather is fairly dry, you can fill the tray with water. If the pot is too big, you can simply set the pot in a washbasin filled with water.

4. Put a Plastic Bag Over It

If your flowers have already wilted from dry air, water them thoroughly, mist the leaves, and then put a plastic bag over the plant. This creates a fairly humid environment to "moisturize and rehydrate" the flowers.

But be careful to open the plastic bag every half day to let the flowers breathe a little.

Hold Up a Shade Umbrella for Your Flowers

In hot weather, not only do you need to keep air humidity up, doing a good job of protecting your flowers from the sun is also very important.

1. Shade Net

Putting up a shade net is the sun protection measure flower lovers use most, and it works for almost all flowers.

As summer gradually approaches, those of you with succulents at home can get moving, because succulents after being scorched in the sun are simply too awful to look at.

2. Shade Cloth or Shade Umbrella

Shade cloth and shade umbrellas can also be used to protect flowers from the sun, but shade cloth (or umbrellas) block a fairly high percentage of light, so if that concerns you, you can choose a shade net instead.

If you have flowers at home like inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina) or hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) that like partial shade, you can get to work!

Turn On Fans and Air Conditioning

In hot, stuffy weather, while you sit on the sofa eating watermelon, don't forget that your flowers need ventilation and cooling too!

1. Turn On a Fan

Many people have enclosed balconies at home, which tend to be stuffy and poorly ventilated. That's when a fan comes to the rescue. Running a fan helps cool the environment and also improves air circulation.

Those whose plants are on the balcony can choose a solar-powered fan, which runs on sunlight alone, costing nothing while cooling your flowers!

2. Air Conditioning

Of course, flower lovers with deep pockets can choose to turn on the air conditioning for their flowers~

However, avoid placing flowers directly in the path of the air conditioner's vent, otherwise they can easily lose water.

Have you mastered these little tricks for keeping flowers hydrated and protected from the sun?

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