Indoor flower cultivation methods and care tips

When growing flowers indoors, place them in spots with good light such as windowsills, rooftops, doors and windows; it is best to follow the principle of not watering until the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when you do, and also apply fertilizer according to each flower's different needs. If pests or diseases occur, improve ventilation in the environment and spray the diseased branches and leaves with a pesticide for control.

1. Placement

Generally, flowers grown indoors are mostly shade-tolerant varieties, but it is still best to place them on balconies, rooftops, doors and windows, or other spots with good light, so the branches can keep differentiating and the indoor flowers can produce more blooms during the flowering period. In summer, however, they need to be moved to a cool place for care.

2. Proper watering. Watering is a very important step. Usually each type of flower has different water needs. Indoor flowers do not have to worry about being drenched by rain, so you can follow the principle of not watering until the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when you do. In winter, water as little as possible to avoid waterlogging and root rot.

3. Reasonable fertilizing

Each type of flower has different nutrient needs, so indoor flowers generally need timely topdressing. If indoor flowers fail to bloom, you can apply a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer; when indoor flowers grow slowly, you can apply a large amount of phosphorus fertilizer; if they suffer from pests or diseases, you can apply potassium fertilizer to help them grow better.

4. Pest and disease control. During cultivation, indoor flowers are easily harmed by pests and diseases such as red spider mites, aphids, and leaf blight. Keeping the environment ventilated can usually reduce the harm from pests and diseases. If indoor flowers do suffer from pests or diseases, promptly remove the diseased branches and leaves, then spray propargite, dichlorvos, carbendazim, or similar agents for control.

5. Sowing and propagation

If you want to grow flowers indoors, you generally just buy potted plants, but you can actually buy some good-quality seeds, sprout them in sand, then plant them in soil suited to their respective growth, and wait for the seeds to take root and sprout. During germination, the soil generally needs to be kept moist.