These 2 flowers go dormant in summer. Remember 2 "lesses," and you need not fear the scorching summer.
Many flowers and plants cannot tolerate high temperatures. When the temperature reaches 28°C-30°C, they may enter a dormant state, just like these 2 flowers that love to sleep as soon as summer comes. Pay attention to 2 "lesses," and you need not fear the scorching summer, and they will get through summer smoothly!
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum): in summer, water less and fertilize less
Amaryllis, also known as duihong, has bright, beautiful, gorgeous and elegant flowers, making it an ideal potted plant for decorating the home. When caring for amaryllis, once the summer temperature rises above 30°C, it will enter a dormant state!
Dormancy is just like a person sleeping, so at this time let it rest well. Therefore, at this time, water less and fertilize less. You can cut off the amaryllis leaves, dig out the bulbs, put them in a cool place with diffused light to dry, wrap them in newspaper, and store them in a dry place, then replant them the following year!
Begonia: in summer, water less and give less light
The flowering period of begonia is from April to November, but when caring for begonia in summer, once the temperature is above 30°C, begonia will show a semi-dormant state. At this time, reduce the amount of watering, and the watering time can be chosen in the morning or evening!
And place it in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated environment, avoiding direct sunlight, so as to lower the temperature and adjust it to an environment suitable for its growth. Also pay attention to pruning, cutting off diseased branches, messy branches, and branches that are growing too densely, to avoid consuming too many nutrients!
When caring for amaryllis and begonia, pay attention to these things, and you need not fear the scorching summer!
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