Keep orchids at home and learn these 3 tricks, and they will bloom for more than half a year once they start
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and many flowers have finished blooming, which instantly feels so boring. Huahua will now tell you about several kinds that bloom from spring to autumn, with an ultra-long flowering period that stays in bloom, so you will never get enough!
Four Seasons Orchid
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Four Seasons Orchid is also called Jianlan. It usually blooms in late spring and continues until October in autumn. Its flowering period is extremely long, and it carries the strong fragrance of orchids
1. Soil
Four Seasons Orchid fears waterlogging and drought. It is recommended to plant it in leaf mold soil with good moisture retention, looseness and air permeability. Leaf mold soil is acidic and also contains many nutrients
2. Light
Four Seasons Orchid likes a semi-shady environment. It can be placed in a spot with scattered light on the balcony, or in a brighter place in the living room or bedroom
3. Watering
Four Seasons Orchid likes moisture. Water once every 1-2 days, and use a spray bottle as much as possible to maintain the humidity of the air around the orchid and also clean the leaf surface
Crape Jasmine
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Crape Jasmine is also called small-leaf gardenia and water gardenia. It is a variety of gardenia. Its leaves and flowers are relatively small, but it blooms more and has a longer flowering period
The flowering period of Crape Jasmine is generally April-June. In North China, it begins to bloom in May and can continue until July or August without any problem
1. Soil
Crape Jasmine likes acidic soil. Leaf mold soil and coconut coir soil are both fine. Be careful to mix in some ordinary garden soil, which helps it take root
2. Light
It likes light. In spring and autumn, it can be placed on a south-facing balcony to maintain sufficient light. During high summer temperatures, just move it indoors to a place with good light
3. Watering
Usually water once about every 3 days. Let tap water stand for two days before watering, or water with fermented rice-washing water, water soaked with iron nails, and so on, to ensure the supply of acidity and iron
Spirea
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Suitable for planting north of the Yangtze River. Its flowering period is May-August. If your home is not suitable for growing hydrangeas, you can try growing Spirea
1. Soil
It has no special requirements for soil. Ordinary garden soil is fine. Because of this, it often becomes the first choice plant for horticultural landscapes
2. Light
Spirea likes light and is also tolerant of shade. It can be grown well in front of and behind the house, and on both south-facing and north-facing balconies
3. Watering
Spirea grown outdoors can rely on rain for watering. For potted plants, water when the soil is dry. Generally, water once about every 5-7 days. During the flowering period, water once every 3-5 days
Frangipani
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Frangipani can be grown not only in the tropics. Its planting range is now quite wide. In the south, its flowering period is April-December, and in the north, its flowering period is April-September
1. Soil
Frangipani also likes fluffy acidic soil. It is best to choose coconut coir soil or leaf mold soil for planting
2. Light
Frangipani likes light. It should receive at least 4 hours of light every day, and it is not afraid of high summer temperatures
3. Watering
Water seedlings once every 2-3 days, avoiding water accumulation. During the flowering period, it is best to water every day~
Moss Rose
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Colorful Moss Rose blooms from May to November, with one wave of flowers after another. It is simply so delightful!
1. Soil
Moss Rose tolerates poor soil. Ordinary garden soil can grow it. If conditions allow, you can add some sandy soil
2. Light
Moss Rose likes light and is not afraid no matter how much it is exposed to the sun. Even during high summer temperatures, it needs no special care and still blooms
3. Watering
While providing strong light, keep up the moisture and water once every 1-2 days. During high summer temperatures, water in the early morning or evening when the temperature is lower
4. Pinching
Each time the flowers fall, the branches will grow leggy. You can pinch off a little appropriately to maintain a full-pot appearance
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