Three things you must pay attention to when caring for flowers after the summer solstice, otherwise they will easily wither and die

During the summer solstice among the 24 solar terms, from this day on, all parts of the country gradually enter the hottest season of the year. If summer is the season that flower-growing enthusiasts dislike the most, probably few people would disagree. Not only is the summer temperature too high, but the air is also very muggy. If you are not careful, the delicate flowers at home will die in the scorching summer.

What the editor wants to tell everyone is that when caring for flowers at this time, you must pay attention to the following three key points, otherwise the flowers at home will probably find it hard to survive this summer.

Sun protection and cooling

In summer, when the temperature is so high, do not only think about escaping the heat yourself. You should also find ways to create a cool and fresh environment for your flowers. There are many methods to achieve this. Below, the editor will briefly introduce several highly effective methods.

1. Cooling with shade nets.This method is suitable for flower lovers who have relatively many plants and flowers at home, and it can effectively and quickly achieve a cooling effect.

When using a shade net, try not to cover everything completely. Leave a ventilation strip of about 80 cm above the shade net. On cloudy days or in weather when the temperature is not high, you can first remove the shade net so that the plants can carry out photosynthesis.

2. Spraying clean water.This is the simplest and easiest method. Just fill a spray bottle with clean water and spray clean water around the flowers every morning and evening. It not only helps lower the temperature, but can also increase air humidity, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the flowers.

Pay attention to watering

For flowers in summer, correct watering is the best guarantee for healthy plant growth. As summer temperatures rise, the transpiration of flowers also speeds up. At such times, you should neither control water excessively nor water too much.

1. Control the amount of watering.For broadleaf plants, the rate of water loss inside the flowers increases in summer. The amount of watering in summer should generally be about one third more than in the season.

For other flowers, those that have not entered dormancy should have the frequency and amount of watering appropriately increased, while those that have already entered dormancy need the amount of watering appropriately reduced to avoid water accumulation and root rot.

2. Watering time.Generally speaking, as long as you do not choose noon, when the temperature is highest, it is fine. However, the editor suggests watering best in the early morning or after 8 p.m. At these times, transpiration on the leaf surface is not very intense, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the flowers.

3. Points to note.When watering, do not water the flowers immediately after drawing water from the hose, because the difference between the water temperature and room temperature is relatively large, and it can easily shock the root system of the flowers. You can let the water sit for a period of time before using it to water the flowers.

When watering, be careful that water droplets do not remain on the surface of the flower leaves, as this will cause damage to the leaves. If you accidentally do get water on the leaves, immediately wipe them clean with a damp cloth.

Strengthen ventilation

In summer, some people, in order to avoid flowers being threatened by the scorching summer, directly move the plants into an air-conditioned room, keep the air conditioner on all day and night, and even think this practice is very beneficial to the growth of the flowers.

1. Outdoor cultivation or care on a north-facing balcony.If there are conditions at home such as shade nets, you can directly cultivate the flowers outdoors, or you can move the flowers to a spot with diffused light on a north-facing balcony. This can provide a very good ventilation effect and prevent the flowers from rotting in a hot and muggy environment.

2. Keep away from air outlets.If the air conditioner is turned on indoors, be sure to remember to keep your flowers away from the air-conditioning vents, otherwise it can easily cause the flower leaves to become scorched yellow and withered.

3. Spatial convection.If you care for flowers indoors, you can find ways to create convection in the indoor space. In this way, it can not only achieve a cooling effect, but also ensure good ventilation conditions in the room, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the flowers.

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