Pour a little of this into the flower pot, and no matter how hot it gets, the soil will not harden - loose and good for the roots

The weather is getting hotter and hotter. This period is also a difficult time for potted flowers to get through. After all, when the temperature is too high, small problems easily appear, such as root scorching, yellowing leaves, drying up, flower drop, and even failure to bloom. In fact, no matter which minor problem it is, in the end it still comes down to poor root care. Everyone probably understands the principle of "to grow flowers, first grow the roots."

When it comes to growing roots, the most important thing is of course the potting soil. The quality of the soil environment in the flower pot directly determines root growth. In summer, which is now, potting soil is a bit harder to manage than in other seasons, mainly because the weather is hot at this time. Not only does water evaporate quickly, but the soil temperature also rises rapidly, which causes the potting soil to quickly "harden."

Once the soil in the flower pot hardens, it brings some adverse effects. For example, first it affects the roots' breathing and the acquisition of nutrients from the soil. Regardless of whether the roots can breathe normally, if nutrients cannot be absorbed, the leaves of the flowering plant will also become dull and gradually turn yellow and wither. When roots rot because of soil hardening, the plant's leaves will slowly turn yellow starting from the bottom and extending upward, which you can judge for yourself.

How do we solve the problem of soil easily hardening in summer? We have briefly summarized the following tips.

1. Loosen the soil frequently and water often; watering should be done in the morning and evening

Once the nutrients in the soil in the flower pot decompose, it becomes poor, and at this time, combined with high temperatures, it naturally hardens. Therefore, flower growers must remember to frequently loosen the soil for the flowers and water in the morning or evening to keep the soil moist. Remember, do not water at noon just because you notice the soil has hardened or cracked. Watering at noon can easily cause the root cells to rupture, leading to root rot.

2. Pour a little "fermented rice water" into potted flowers

Method for fermenting rice water: First put the rice water into a mineral water bottle. Do not screw the cap on too tightly, then place it in the sun. Generally, fermentation is complete in about a week. Dilute the fermented rice water with water and pour it into hardened flower pots. It can quickly activate the vitality of the potting soil and change dry, shrunken potting soil into loose, breathable soil. Moreover, rice water contains large amounts of potassium, phosphorus, and many other elements, which are very beneficial to the growth of flowering plants.

To prevent the fermented rice water from smelling unpleasant, it is recommended to add two or three pieces of orange peel or a few slices of lemon to the fermenting mineral water bottle. Using rice water is a method for dealing with soil hardening that quite a few flower growers are already using, and the effect is very good. You may not even need to consider repotting anymore.

That is all for sharing knowledge about soil hardening. Thank you for reading!

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