Do this right for these 30 flowers in summer and they will grow more and more lush
In summer, some flowers are in their peak growing season, while others have entered dormancy, making watering a big challenge. But don't worry - today Huahua has put together summer watering methods for 30 kinds of flowers, so hurry up and learn along with Huahua!
Chinese rose
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Evaporation is fairly strong in summer, so outdoor Chinese roses can bewatered once every 1-2 days, and indoor onesonce every 2-4 days. Although Chinese roses enter a semi-dormant period in summer, they still bloom as usual; when watering, add a little 0.1% borax aqueous solutionso the flower color becomes even more vivid.
Gardenia
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Gardenias have a strong need for water in summer, so they can bewatered once a dayin the early morning or evening; the water should be set out in advance to avoid being lower than the potting soil temperature and harming the gardenia's roots.
Succulents
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Summer is a tough hurdle for succulents to survive, and watering is especially key. Succulents come in many varieties and watering frequency varies, but it is roughlyonce every 1-2 weeks; when watering, pour slowly along the edge of the pot,do not soak thoroughly。
Pennywort
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Pennywort can be considered the "water bucket" of the flower world - toss it in water and place it in the light and it will live very well. So in summer, it is best to usehydroponics or semi-soil semi-water; you just need to keep the water level in the pot.
Clivia
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The watering secret for clivia in summer iswater less but often; once you seethe potting soil has dried, water it, but do not soak it thoroughly every time, otherwise it easily accumulates water and rots the roots.
Jasmine
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Summer is the peak growing season for jasmine; jasmine likes plenty of sunlight, so the potting soilevaporatesfairly strongly and water needs to be replenished in time. Once you seethe potting soil has dried, you shouldwater thoroughly; the best time to water isearly morning or evening。
Petunia
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Because evaporation is fairly strong in summer, the amount of water given to petunias should be appropriately increased, aboutonce every 2-3 days. In summer, place petunias on a well-ventilated balcony to ensure air circulation.
Asparagus fern
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The asparagus fern itself has fairly slender stems and leaves, and once it lacks water it easily develops dead branches and yellow leaves, so in summer, in addition towatering once every 2-5 days, you should also frequently spray water on theleavesandaround the plant。
Azalea
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Larger azalea plants can bewatered once every 1-2 days, spraying water on theleaves and the ground around the potevery morning and evening. For smaller azaleas, once you see the potting soilturn pale and dry, you can water.
Bougainvillea
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If bougainvillea is watered too much, it easily grows leggy, develops yellow leaves and fails to bloom, so wait untilthe potting soil is completely drybefore watering. You can stick adisposable chopstickinto the pot, and before each watering take it out to see whether the surface is dry; if it is dry, then water thoroughly.
Christmas cactus
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In summer, the Christmas cactus entersdormancy, so the amount of water must be controlled; you canwater once about every 15 days, and when watering just go around the edge of the pot once - there is no need to soak it thoroughly.
Monstera
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Because summer temperatures are high and the monstera's own leaves are very large, itevaporates especially strongly. It is recommended towater once each in the early morning and in the evening, and at the same timesprinkle water on the groundto increase humidity.
Lucky bamboo
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In summer,soil-culturedlucky bamboo can bewatered once about every 3 days，; forhydroponic lucky bamboo, keep the water covering the roots at least 1/3, and change the water aboutonce every 3 days。
Orchid
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Watering in summer is the key to orchid care; it is best to water inthe early morning when temperatures are lower, watering according to whether the potting soil is dry or moist; after watering, place the orchid ina ventilated spot, otherwise it easily causesold leaves to wilt and new leaves to develop abnormally。
Aglaia
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Summer is the flowering season for aglaia, so it has a strong need for water; it is best towater once every 1-2 days. If the temperature is especially high, you cansprinkle water on the ground around the pot to cool it downand maintain air humidity.
Rieger begonia
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In summer, Rieger begonia gradually entersdormancy, so the amount of water must be controlled, aboutonce every 10 days. When you notice that the top stems and leaves of Rieger begoniahave become soft,it means itis short of water, so water it thoroughly right away.
Snake plant
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Snake plants are extremely drought-tolerant, so it is fine not to water them for ten days to half a month. In summer, just keep the snake plant'spotting soil slightly moist, but be careful not to put the snake plant in a spot with direct sunlight and scorching exposure.
Ivy
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In summer, ivy grows fairly vigorously. Although ivy likes a moist environment, you should still water according to whether the potting soil is dry or wet, aboutonce a week，Water thoroughly without letting water accumulate, otherwise it easily causes root rot.
Kalanchoe
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In summer, kalanchoe enters itsdormant periodand grows relatively slowly, so you need to control the amount of watering, aboutonce a weekis enough. Also, usually place the kalanchoe in a spot withgood ventilation, avoiding direct sunlight.
Mint
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Mint is especially fond of water. In summer, you canwater once a day, keeping the potting soil moist at all times. If the surrounding environment is too dry, mint will showwithered leaves.
Blue plumbago
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Blue plumbago likes a moist growing environment. In summer,water once a day. To maintain air humidity, you can mist around the flower potwith waterin the morning and evening. In addition, along with watering,apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a week。
Money tree
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In summer, the money tree should have its watering amount appropriately increased, and you canwater once a week. When watering, insert your hand into thepotting soil 2-3 cmdeep; if you feel the potting soil is dry, then you can water.
Spider plant
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Spider plants like a semi-shaded environment and have fleshy roots. Once watered too much, if the water does not evaporate in time, they easilysuffer root rot. So watering should not be too frequent;once every 3-5 daysis enough. When the temperature is relatively high, you can mist the leaves morewith water。
Aloe
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Aloe is very drought-tolerant. In summer,water once every 2-3 daysis enough. After watering, place it in acool, airy spot, keep the potting soil slightly moist, and at the same time avoid direct sunlight and scorching exposure.
Cactus
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Although summer is the period when cacti grow relatively vigorously, you still cannot water too much. If the potting soil stays too moist for a long time, it will cause the cactus tosuffer root rot. About 10 days water onceis enough, and try to chooseearly morning or evening when the temperature is lowerto water.
Camellia
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Camellias like a moist growing environment. In summer,water once every 2 daysis enough. When the temperature is especially high, you can water once a day to keep the potting soil moist.
Moss rose
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Summer has ample sunlight, and it is the season when moss rose most easily bursts into a ball, and also the season with the greatest water demand. When you findthe potting soil has become dry, water immediately to keepthe potting soil moist, and be careful not to water too much and cause water accumulation.
Hydrangea
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Hydrangeas must be shaded in summer, but because the temperature is high, evaporation is still fairly vigorous, so aboutonce every 1-2 daysis best. For potted hydrangeas, it is best to place atray full of waterat the bottom of the pot. For hydrangeas grown outdoors, frequently mist the plantwith waterto increase humidity.
Geranium
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In summer, geraniums are in asemi-dormantstate, so you must control the amount of watering. Water again after the potting soil becomes dry, aboutonce every 5-7 days. Also, geranium roots mostly grow along the edge of the pot, so when watering,water along the edge of the pot。
Fuchsia
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In summer, fuchsia also enters a semi-dormant period. The potting soil is best kepton the dry side. If it stays slightly moist for a long time, it easily causes fuchsia toturn yellow, dry up, and even die。
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Huahua's tip
The watering frequencies Huahua has given everyone are only approximate frequencies. Weather, temperature, humidity and so on differ from place to place, so the watering frequency will certainly vary. What Huahua says can only serve as a reference.
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