A 1 sq m small windowsill bursting with flowers, neighbors are green with envy
Petunia
When talking about flowers that dominate balconies and windowsills, how could we not mention petunias? Bright flower colors, perfect for the scorching summer
1. Soil
Choose fairly breathable soil, such as sandy soil, coir soil, or add some gravel or perlite to garden soil
2. Light and water
If you want petunias to bloom like crazy, give them plenty of sun and water daily, but make sure water doesn't pool in the pot, otherwise there's a risk of root rot
3. Pinching
Pinch petunias at least twice. First time: when seedlings are 12 cm tall, pinch off the tips to encourage branching; second time: after the first bloom, pinch off long branches to keep the overall shape uniform
4. Fertilizing
Petunias bloom heavily, so you can add some nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer before and after the flowering period. Bean cake, chicken manure, or homemade compost all work. Remember to apply light fertilizer more often
Verbena
Verbena's flowering period is from May to November, an incredibly long standby time. It's not too late to plant it now!
1. Soil
It's best to use nutrient-rich leaf mold mixed with garden soil and gravel. Line the bottom of the pot with tile pieces or gauze to prevent waterlogging
2. Light and water
Verbena loves light and doesn't fear even the hottest days. Water it every day, as it gets thirsty easily
3. Fertilizing
Verbena's roots are fairly short and small, and sensitive to fertilizer. It's best to fertilize before and after the flowering period, using flower fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, or homemade bean cake fertilizer
Danish bellflower
When Danish bellflowers bloom, you can't even see the leaves. The flowering period is from April to June, and in northern regions it can extend to July. Right now it's incredibly popular
1. Soil
Just a bit of coir soil is enough to grow it. A tiny pot bursting with blooms is truly unbelievable!
2. Light and water
Loves light but also tolerates partial shade. Provide shade during especially high summer temperatures. Normally water once every 1-2 days, and control watering after the flowering period
3. Notes
Danish bellflowers don't need special fertilizing or pinching. The only thing to watch out for is overwintering, keep them warm in winter
Xiaomi chrysanthemum
Xiaomi chrysanthemum can bloom in all four seasons. No matter how hot the summer, as long as you water well, it stays full of energy. Many flower colors, and once it blooms it just doesn't stop!
1. Soil
The aster family has no special soil requirements. Ordinary garden soil works fine. If you have the conditions, you can mix in some leaf mold or sandy soil
2. Light and water
Xiaomi chrysanthemum loves light. In summer, placing it on a balcony or windowsill needs no shading, but you must ensure adequate water, watering once every 1-2 days. In spring, autumn and winter, water once every 3-5 days
3. Pinching
After each bloom, pinch back the plant to pursue a short, plump, round shape and prevent messy leggy growth
4. Fertilizing
When planting, just mix a little organic fertilizer into the potting soil. Annual Xiaomi chrysanthemum can be given additional phosphorus fertilizer and urea fertilizer
Oxalis
Don't underestimate oxalis. It has really risen in status, leaping to become the hottest pot-bursting flower of spring and summer!
1. Soil
Ordinary garden soil works fine, or you can use sandy soil or peat soil. Oxalis tolerates poor soil, so adding fertilizer or not is fine
2. Light and water
Oxalis loves light, so sun it as much as you like. You can water it every day, and if you forget, no worries, it's also drought-tolerant. So thoughtful!
3. Pinching
If your oxalis is growing unevenly and looks too messy, you can cut the long branches shorter, commonly known as "giving it a haircut"
4. Dormancy period
It usually goes dormant in mid-to-late July. During dormancy, gradually stop watering, and don't start watering again until September. Then the little one wakes up and begins its second bloom
Baby's breath
Baby's breath's flower language is pure, romantic, steadfast love. I believe many flower lovers have a soft spot for it~
1. Soil
Mix ordinary flower soil with gravel to keep it loose and breathable
2. Light and water
Baby's breath loves light, the more sun the more flowers. Normally water when the soil is dry, and never let water pool
3. Pinching
Baby's breath also easily grows leggy. If you spot messy long branches, just pinch them off directly
Million bells
Million bells is a master bloomer. Huahua has introduced it many times too. Easy to grow and bursts with blooms, do you have one at home?
1. Choosing a pot
Generally, a flower pot with a 20 cm diameter is enough for 3-5 million bells plants. Just a few can burst into a ball, so don't plant too many
2. Soil
Million bells isn't picky about soil, but to prevent compaction, it's best to use fluffy, breathable coir soil or sandy soil mixed with ordinary garden soil
3. Light and water
Million bells loves light and also tolerates partial shade. A north balcony with scattered light can also work. Water daily during the flowering period, and at other times water when the soil is dry, no need to be too frequent
4. Pinching
If you see million bells' branches growing messily, you can trim them to concentrate nutrients for a full pot of blooms. The trimmed flower branches can be re-cuttings too~
Lobelia
Lobelia's natural flowering period is from July to September. Planting it now is just right~
1. Soil
Ordinary garden soil, nutrient soil, or coir soil all work. Mix in some perlite to improve breathability
2. Light and water
Lobelia loves light, the more sun the more flowers. During the flowering period, water daily; at other times, control watering appropriately, as it's fairly drought-tolerant
3. Pinching
Lobelia may look a bit messy in the late flowering stage. You can pinch off branches and tips to ensure the next bloom is round and plump again!
After Huahua finished organizing all this
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