These grasses in flower pots can bloom - no matter how many grow, don't pull them out
Growing flowers is all about enjoying the blooms, but some flowers look just like roadside weeds before they open! Today Huahua has put together a few flowers that look like grass when they aren't blooming. Take a look and see if any of them are in your home!
Rain lily
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When the rain lily isn't blooming, it really is very unremarkable - roadside weeds look exactly like this!
But once the rain lily blooms, it's a completely different sight! Although the rain lily's blooming period is short, it easily bursts into a full pot after rain. If you want a flower that's cheap and beautiful, the rain lily definitely deserves a spot on the list!
Rain lily full-pot secrets:
1. Give it some ice water
Place the rain lily on a balcony with good light. On cloudy and overcast days, water it with cooler water or use the soaking method. Make sure the potting soil is thoroughly wet, and you'll see flower buds in about 7 days!
2. Give it a buzz cut
Some flower lovers' rain lilies only grow leaves and never bloom. At this point, you can cut off part of the leaves just like cutting chives, which will stimulate flower bud development!
Daylily
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A daylily that hasn't bloomed looks just like the weeds everywhere along the roadsides back in Huahua's hometown.
The daylily is also called the forget-sorrow grass. After it blooms, its beauty is almost unbelievable! With a flower this beautiful, anyone who sees it would forget their worries and troubles!
Daylily blooming secrets:
1. Plenty of light
Daylilies love light, so keep them outdoors as much as possible. Flower lovers with the conditions can choose to plant them in the ground, and they'll easily bloom into a whole patch!
2. Proper watering
In summer, water according to how the potting soil is evaporating, keeping the soil slightly moist. When the temperature is relatively high, be sure not to let water accumulate.
Freesia
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A freesia that hasn't bloomed has thin, long leaves - it looks just like a bunch of chives!
After the freesia blooms, although the flowers are small and delicate, their fragrance is rich, and the flower colors are many. It's an ornamental flower that many friends love!
Freesia full-pot secrets:
1. Nutrient-rich soil
When caring for freesias, flower lovers can choose to mix leaf mold, garden soil and sandy soil, then add a small amount of organic fertilizer. Only with nutrient-rich soil can freesias burst into a full pot more quickly!
2. Dormancy treatment
After mid-to-late June, freesias will gradually enter dormancy. At this time, take the freesia out of the pot, remove the bulbs, dry them in the sun, wrap them in newspaper and store them. After August, they can be planted again.
Iris
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Huahua's mom also had an iris. Before it bloomed, she thought the flower was too ugly and almost threw it away!
After blooming, the iris looks like a dancing butterfly. The iris's fragrance is delicate and elegant, and it can be used to make perfume!
Iris blooming secrets:
1. Watering
Water irises in summer according to how the potting soil is evaporating. When you notice the potting soil has dried out, water it thoroughly. If the air is too dry, you can appropriately mist the leaves to keep them glossy.
2. Humidity
Humidity is relatively important for iris growth. In summer's high temperature and high humidity, be sure to ventilate to reduce humidity, but do not place the iris directly in a draft, otherwise the leaves will dry out.
Amaryllis
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An amaryllis that hasn't bloomed looks like an onion that has grown leaves - it doesn't look like a flower at all!
But after blooming, the amaryllis is simply "unrecognizable"! The petals spread out, and the flower shape looks a lot like a lily!
Amaryllis care secrets:
1. Planting
When planting the bulb, make sure more than 1/2 of the bulb is exposed above the soil surface. After the bulb's roots and leaves grow out, cover about 2/3 of the bulb with soil.
2. Rooting
Most flower lovers encounter the problem of amaryllis not rooting when growing them. At this time, you can put perlite in a cup, pour in a small amount of water, and place the amaryllis on top.
Orchid
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When it comes to flowers that look like grass, many flower lovers will definitely think of orchids first. Comparatively speaking, orchids are quite expensive, but when an orchid isn't blooming, it doesn't look like a "luxury item" at all!
After blooming, the orchid is fresh and elegant, revealing a kind of noble air.
Orchid care secrets:
1. Watering
Watering is the key to growing orchids well. It is suggested that flower lovers first insert a wooden chopstick into the soil before watering, let it sit for a few minutes, then pull it out. If the surface of the chopstick is moist, there is no need to water.
2. Soil
The key to growing orchids well is watering, and what is directly related to watering is the soil. Only loose, breathable soil rich in humus can grow orchids well. Flower lovers can use leaf mold, perlite and river sand in a 7:2:1 ratio to prepare it.
I wonder if any of you flower lovers have these flowers at home?
How did you go from "weeds" to blooming?
Welcome to share your experience in the comments section~