What are the key points for flower care after autumn?

Autumn is a season of fluctuating temperatures, and it is also when most flowers enter their second growing period. For flowers at this time, pay attention to the following points:

1. Watering. For most flowers, water once every 1-2 days according to the dryness or moisture of the potting soil; for herbaceous flowers that bloom in autumn and winter or early spring, as well as autumn-sown ones, water normally according to the actual needs of each flower species, while other flowers should have their watering gradually reduced to avoid excessive water and fertilizer, which can cause leggy growth and affect flower bud differentiation and safe overwintering; for moisture-loving foliage plants, in addition to daily watering, also spray New High-Lipid Film to form a polymer film, retaining moisture and preventing pathogens.

2. Fertilizing. Since this is the vigorous growth period for most flowers, in addition to ensuring water supply, flower buds should also be sprayed with Flower Stem Strengthener, and fertilizing is also crucial. For autumn chrysanthemums, osmanthus, camellias, rhododendrons and others that bloom once a year, liquid fertilizer based mainly on phosphorus fertilizer should be applied 2-3 times in a timely manner, otherwise not only will the flowers be fewer and smaller, but bud drop may also occur; for roses, Aglaia, jasmine, hibiscus, four-season begonias and fruit-bearing ornamental plants such as kumquat and pomegranate that bloom multiple times a year, in addition to ensuring nitrogen fertilizer supply, an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should also be applied.

3. Shaping and pruning. In autumn, many flowers sprout tender shoots; apart from some tender shoots that should be kept, the rest should be cut off in a timely manner to reduce nutrient consumption. The tender shoots that are kept should also be pinched in a timely manner to prevent leggy growth; for flowers that bud in autumn such as chrysanthemums, roses and hibiscus, apart from keeping one well-growing main bud at the top, side buds should all be removed in a timely manner; for species that bloom over a long period, such as roses, hibiscus, jasmine and geraniums, faded flowers and spent stems should be removed in a timely manner, and the shoot tips that have already bloomed should be pruned; after pruning, spray Tree Guard General promptly to disinfect and prevent pathogens from infecting through the wounds. (Dadi)