What are the watering methods for different flowers?

Different flowers require different watering methods, and many people do not really understand this, so today I will share with you how to water different flowers.

How to water different flowers:

1. Water herbaceous plants more, woody plants less

Herbaceous flowers have shallow root systems and a poor ability to absorb water, need a lot of water in their tissues, and evaporate water quickly from their leaves, so they should be watered more and more often. Woody flowers have roots that go deep into the soil, spread over a wide area, and absorb water strongly, so the amount of watering can be appropriately reduced.

2. Water moisture-loving flowers more, drought-loving flowers less

Moisture-loving flowers such as Monstera deliciosa and Reineckea carnea should be watered more; drought-loving flowers such as cacti, Echeveria, and Nandina domestica should be watered less.

3. Water large, soft leaves more, small waxy leaves less

The larger and softer the leaves, the more easily water evaporates, so they should be watered more; flowers with small, waxy leaves evaporate water from the leaf surface slowly, so they can be watered appropriately less.

4. Water sandy soil more, clay soil less

Sandy soil is loose and has poor water retention, so it is suitable to water a little more; clay soil is compact, has good water retention and poor air permeability, so it should not be watered too much or too often.

5. Water more in hot weather, less in cold weather

In the hot midsummer heat, water evaporates heavily from the leaf surface and the potting soil dries quickly, so watering should be timely and thorough.

6. Water more in drought, less in cloudy weather

In dry weather, the soil loses water easily, so watering should be more frequent and plentiful: small pots should be watered 2 times a day, and large pots once a day.

7. Water more during the vigorous growth period, less during dormancy

During the vigorous growth period, flowers need large amounts of nutrients and water, so watering should be combined with fertilizing and done more and more often; during the dormant period, growth tends to stall and water requirements are very low, so watering should be strictly controlled.

How to rescue flowers after they wilt.

For potted flowers, because the pot holds little water, forgetting to water them, especially missing watering in the hot summer, often easily causes the leaves to wilt.

The correct rescue method is: when you notice the leaves wilting, immediately move the flowerpot to a shady, cool place, spray some water on the leaf surface, and water a small amount. Afterward, as the stems and leaves gradually recover and stand upright, gradually increase the amount of watering. Never pour too much water all at once, as that can cause the plant to die.

Watering principles for different flowers:

Water warmth-loving flowers more and drought-tolerant flowers less; water flowers with large leaves and fast growth more, and flowers with small leaves and slow growth less. Water more when the temperature is high and it is windy and dry; water less when the temperature is low or it is cloudy, do not water on rainy days, and water less or not at all during dormancy. Different flowers have different watering methods.

1. Water thoroughly only when dry

Suitable for semi-drought-tolerant flowers such as camellias and geraniums. The method is not to water if the potting soil is not dry, and when watering, water thoroughly in one go.

2. Water when dry, let dry when wet

Suitable for mesophytic flowers such as chrysanthemums and kumquats. The method is to water every day under normal conditions, keeping the water content of the potting soil at around 60%.

3. Better wet than dry

Suitable for moisture-tolerant flowers such as ferns and Rohdea japonica. The method is to keep the potting soil constantly moist.

4. Better dry than wet

Suitable for drought-tolerant flowers such as cacti and cactus balls. The method is to keep the potting soil constantly dry, and some types can go without watering for a long time.

5. Do not sprinkle water on leaves or petals

Suitable for types whose leaf surfaces and petals are fleshy and, when exposed to too much water, develop rotten leaves or rotten flowers, such as Gloxinia and Cyclamen. When watering, avoid the leaf surface and spray the soil surface instead.