How to care for roses in August? Remember 3 steps to avoid them dying

The rose is a beautiful lady, charming and intoxicating when in bloom. Growing a few pots on your balcony or in your courtyard brings peace of mind and adds plenty of color to your home decor. As the Start of Autumn arrives and the weather gradually cools, rose owners finally no longer have to hold back and can shop to their heart's content. If the rose seedling you receive from an online purchase is already on the verge of dying, just go straight to after-sales service, because it will die even if you try to grow it; if it is a healthy seedling, you can follow the steps below, and it will surely thrive.

1. If what you bought is a cutting seedling that has already bloomed and has a fairly developed root system, when you receive it from the online purchase, promptly cut off the spent flowers to reduce the loss of nutrients in the rose. This kind of seedling is still rather weak, so for some weak branches, old roots and diseased roots, we should first prune appropriately. For example, weak branches with 3 leaves can all be pruned, so that nutrients are concentrated to supply the main branches and help new shoots sprout.

After pruning, it is time to "settle the roots" for the rose, which means removing the mud ball from the small rose seedling, repotting it and then watering it thoroughly once. If this root-settling is done poorly, it can easily cause yellow leaves or even root death in roses, and this is also a problem many flower lovers encounter. The main purpose of watering to settle the roots is to keep the soil moist; afterward, there is no need to water frequently. Then place the rose in a cool, ventilated place, and after 3-5 days, the rose seedling will revive. Some roses take 10 days to recover. This is what we often call adapting to the pot.

2. Many flower lovers ask, when can I fertilize the rose I just bought? We all hope roses can grow quickly, and after the rose has adapted to the pot, you can fertilize it. Roses love fertilizer. If you want the main branches to grow strong and the flowers to bloom abundantly, you must feed the rose well.

At this time, we can use an organic nutrient solution specially made for roses, purely plant-fermented, which is well absorbed by the plant, can promote rooting and enhance the rose's resistance. When the seedling is smaller, water it once every 10-15 days, and it can be used on both roots and leaves; once the seedling grows robust and absorbs more, you can fertilize once every 7 days. At this time, new shoots burst out vigorously and the leaves are lush green.

3. Watering, this is a common topic, but here I still have to nag about it once more, because it is really important. Many people kill their flowers by watering. The principle for watering roses is "water when dry," which means watering thoroughly each time, slowly pouring around the flowerpot until water flows out from the hole at the bottom of the pot. Next time you water, wait until the soil inside the pot has been completely absorbed and the soil surface looks white before watering again.

For those who are watering killers and rose owners who cannot control their hands, you can use a flower and plant detector for assistance. Just insert the detector into the soil, and through your phone you can check the values for soil moisture, fertility, light and humidity, and simply follow the prompts. It is simple and convenient.