Is watering flowers in the morning actually right? After 5 years of growing flowers, I only now realize I've been watering wrong

Watering and fertilizing, these two details are the prerequisites for growing flowers well. The reason many flower lovers' plants end up with withered branches and yellow leaves is, plainly put, the result of improper watering or improper fertilizing. Compared with fertilizing, "watering" is simple, but there is a lot to it. As the saying goes, it takes three years of practice to master watering; without long experience in watering, it is very hard to grasp the water needs of various flowers. Speaking of watering, there is a common topic that flower lovers discuss quite a lot, namely: should you water in the morning or in the evening? What is the difference between the two? A while ago, a flower lover left me a message saying that after growing flowers for 5 years, only now did they fully understand the know-how of watering.

Watering involves deep knowledge; watering in the morning and watering in the evening are different, and watering wrong will kill the flowers

First, let's talk about the difference between watering in the morning and watering in the evening. In the morning and in the evening, the outside temperature at both times is relatively low, that is, before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. As time goes on, the morning gradually warms up, while the evening continues to cool down. At this point, flower lovers may already understand. That is, the temperature in the evening is a bit lower than in the morning, so after 6 p.m., it is not suitable to water flowers. Before 8 a.m., it is naturally also not suitable to water flowers. The reason for this judgment is that, in the time periods mentioned above, the temperature is low, and the temperature of the soil environment is also low; most potted flowers find it very hard to absorb water at low temperatures, and the slightest carelessness can lead to water accumulating in the pot and root rot.

What time is more suitable for watering flowers

Based on the difference between morning and evening watering shared above, combined with the growth habits of potted flowers, basically most commonly grown flowers are suitable for watering around 10 a.m. At this time, there is no high temperature, the cold dampness of the morning has already dispersed, and it is exactly the best growing period for flowers. If you usually have no time in the morning, there is another time period in the afternoon that is more suitable for watering, namely between 4 and 5 p.m. At this time the sun is no longer intense, and the temperature has not yet dropped too low, so watering is also easily absorbed. One thing to remember is not to water flowers after 6 p.m. Because in the evening everyone generally closes doors and windows, indoor air does not circulate, and water in the plant pots evaporates less, which will also lead to water accumulating in the pot.

Using fermented rice-washing water instead of tap water to water flowers is better

After growing flowers for a long time, you will naturally master some little tricks for watering. For example, the most common one is using the water left after washing rice to water flowers. The water left after washing rice contains potassium from the surface of the rice as well as some organic matter, so it is very valuable when used by flowers. Although most people use rice-washing water to water flowers without treating it, it must be pointed out that this practice is wrong. The rice-washing water needs to be fermented first, so that its value can be brought out, and so that it will not burn the flower roots because it ferments in the pot and releases heat. The method of fermenting rice-washing water is very easy to do: put it into a sealed bottle and leave it outside for about two weeks.

The above is some little knowledge about watering in flower growing. If flower lovers have any questions, you can leave a message below, and I will find time to answer them one by one. In addition, Potted Plant Nook updates some flower-growing tips at this time every day, so flower lovers can follow it. Finally, a reminder to flower lovers: as the weather turns cold, remember to add a layer of clothing when going out!

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