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Complete Guide to Flower Growing

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We all know flowers are beautiful, yet the process of growing them leaves many people hesitating. Huahua once had the same worries, but seeing each tiny seed break through the soil, grow, and bloom and bear fruit, it is all worth it. Today, let's replay the beautiful process of growing flowers

Succulents

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Succulents are not as fragile as everyone imagines. Just go ahead and grow them, and the chubby little succulents will soon become a whole world of their own~

1. Leaf propagation and rooting (above 10°C)

Before leaf propagation, water the soil a little to keep it moist (you can also water with rooting solution), and simply lay the leaves flat on the soil surface with the leaf face up,

Try to place them in a ventilated spot, and some scattered sunlight is also good.

2. Move to small pots

Succulents that have sprouted and rooted can be planted directly into small pots, or you can moisten the soil in advance and gently bury them. Water once every 3-5 days, and do not sprinkle water on the tender leaves.

3. Watering and sunlight

Succulents cannot tolerate damp heat, so water generally once every 5-7 days (water when the soil is dry), and placing them in a well-ventilated spot helps metabolism. Note that during the small seedling stage of cuttings, do not expose the succulents to harsh sun; growing them in scattered light is best~

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Pest and disease control

The main pests of succulents are scale insects and whiteflies, and common diseases are leaf rot turning to water and black rot. Do not be afraid when you encounter these problems, they are all a piece of cake~

If there are only a few bugs, just remove them directly with tweezers or wipe them off with toilet paper

If it is serious, spray insecticide. Wear a mask and gloves before spraying, then put a plastic bag over the succulent, and the bugs will all die in about 20 minutes. Note not to use insecticide during high temperatures, to avoid dizziness and discomfort~

When succulents turn to water or develop black rot, it is basically a root problem. If it is one or two leaves, you can remove them directly. Once you find that the main stem is also starting to show disease, you need to dig it out and check whether the roots have rotted

After cleaning off the rotten roots, soak them for 10-20 minutes in a carbendazim solution to disinfect, then let them dry and replant

If the roots are almost completely rotted, you can cut everything off and soak in rooting solution, then replant after rooting in 7-12 days

5. Leggy growth and old stumps

Poor soil or too much water can both cause succulents to grow leggy. If the main stem still looks quite thick, directly remove 1/3 of the leaves, reduce watering (water once every 7-10 days), and in about two weeks it will become an old stump~

If the leggy succulent is thin, long, and unattractive, just cut off the head and re-propagate it from cuttings

6. Changing soil and repotting

Succulents propagate quickly and generally form clusters in 2-3 months. If they grow too fast and the pot is no longer suitable, you need to repot and add soil. After becoming an old stump, to ensure nutrition, change the soil once a year

Rose

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Have you all been dazzled by the beauty of roses recently? Then hurry up and plant them!

1. Cutting propagation and rooting (above 10°C)

Rose cuttings are an old method. Cut a flowering branch with 3-4 buds, soak it in rooting solution (7-12 days), or insert it directly into moist, loose sandy soil (10-15 days), and it will root

2. Light and water

Roses love light and can take all-day sun (below 32°C), so they also need plenty of water. Water about once every 2-3 days

3. Sufficient fertilization

To bloom more frequently and larger, fertility must be sufficient. Besides directly buying rose fertilizer, chicken manure, cow and sheep manure, peanut shells, and bean dregs are all very good fertilizers

Note that bean dregs are best buried in soil and composted for 1 month before use. Apply about 10 grams of fertilizer every 10 days, not too much, or it will burn the roses to death

4. Rose pest and disease control

Common pests and diseases of roses include: black spot,

powdery mildew, leafcutter bees, aphids,

Usually pay attention to cleanliness. When watering, spray the leaves to wash away small insects, or directly remove infested leaves to prevent the insects from multiplying

Cover the pot with a thin layer of plant ash. It can not only serve as potassium fertilizer, but also prevent pests and diseases, killing two birds with one stone! But be careful not to spread

too much, to prevent the potting soil from becoming saline-alkaline and causing root rot

Crush garlic or chili and soak in water (garlic to water 1:3). After soaking for 2-3 days, add clean water (1:500) and pour it on the leaves with insects. It is even more powerful than carbendazim~

Place sticky boards in the rose bushes (ordinary sticky ones are fine), and they will easily catch small flying insects. The sticky board in the picture is rolled up, sticking small insects in all directions!

5. Rose pruning

Beautiful roses depend 70% on care and 30% on pruning. Do not be reluctant to cut. In spring and autumn, prune off dead branches and inward-crossing branches (thin weak branches growing inward), and keep the shape uniform

During the flowering period, cut blind buds and blind branches to ensure nutrients are supplied for blooming~

The picture below shows a before-and-after comparison of pruning, much fresher

Bougainvillea

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Most flower lovers like bougainvillea. It is easy to grow and blooms abundantly. If you like it, do not hesitate

1. Pruning branches and rooting

No need to buy seedlings. Just cut 1-year-old new branches (10-15 cm long, remove the leaves) and soak them in rooting solution. They will root in about 20 days

2. Sunlight and water

Bougainvillea needs long daylight to bloom abundantly, so it is suitable for outdoor growing and growing on a south-facing balcony. Although it is large, it fears waterlogging, so water thoroughly only after the potting soil dries. During the flowering period it gets thirsty quickly, so water promptly too

3. Timely fertilization

A flowering machine naturally needs sufficient fertility. Besides buying fertilizer on the market, you can also make homemade bougainvillea fertilizer

Grind meat bones into powder (crushing is also fine), and compost fish and shrimp innards with soil for 1 month to make fertilizer. Both can serve as phosphorus fertilizer. Add it to the potting soil once every 7-10 days, about 10 grams each time, to ensure nonstop blooming~

Geranium

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Geraniums have bright colors and a long flowering period. Once you start growing them, how could 1 pot ever be enough?

1. Can be sown or propagated by cuttings (above 15°C)

Geranium seeds are easy to obtain, so for sowing and cuttings, just choose whichever is more convenient. It is better to choose loose, moist soil. Sowing sprouts within 20 days, and cuttings root in about 10 days~

2. Light and water

Geraniums like a warm environment. In spring and autumn they can be sunned often. In summer when temperatures are high, quickly move them back indoors to avoid sunburn. In winter, as long as there is no frost or freezing, they can pass through safely~

Geraniums have shallow roots and fear waterlogging and dampness, so still stick to watering only when the soil is dry. Proper water control is what keeps them healthy

3. Pinching and topping

If you want geraniums to grow vigorously, you must keep topping and pinching. Do not find it troublesome, once you find the knack, do it in one go!

First pinching: pinch when the seedling grows to 15 cm tall, and after pinching it will produce multiple heads

Second pinching: prune the 2-3 month old seedling, leaving 10 cm tall, and after pinching the branches will spread out

Third pinching: top after flowering, making the whole plant become ball-shaped

Clivia

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Clivia is full of elegance and is a low-key choice for flower growing. Do not be fooled by its aloof look; it is not troublesome at all to grow

1. Sowing (above 20°C)

Clivia produces seeds after flowering. Peel them open and soak them in warm water (30-40°C) for 2-5 days until they sprout

After sprouting, bury them in loose, slightly moist leaf mold soil (pine and cypress leaves are both fine), spray water daily to keep it moist, and in about 20 days they will poke out their green heads, after which they can be divided and potted

2. Does Clivia like shade?

Many flower lovers think Clivia likes shade, so they keep it indoors all the time. This not only makes it grow slowly, but also delays flowering. In fact, it likes bright scattered light. Except in summer, it can be placed on a windowsill for sun in other seasons~

3. Clivia flower stem stuck

When growing Clivia, you often encounter the flower stem being stuck. This method is also an old saying: quickly put it in a dark room, and in 3-5 days it will pull out

You can also pour a little beer water on a Clivia with a stuck flower stem. Mix beer with water (1:50) and pour it on, and the flowers will shoot right up

4. Correcting posture

Because light is uneven, Clivia easily grows crooked, so it needs to be corrected. It is really a job for the obsessive-compulsive! Just use toilet paper and a few small pins, and fix it wherever it leans

During the correction process, turn the pot about 45 degrees every 7 days. The correction period is 20-30 days, ensuring every side receives the same degree of sunlight~

After seeing the growth process of these common flowers

Have flower lovers gained a little more confidence in growing flowers?

Do not be afraid

If you like them, just grow them

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