How to care for autumn flowers? Autumn flower care methods
Autumn is the second growing season for flowers, so do you know how to care for autumn flowers? Next, the editor will introduce autumn flower care methods in detail to help everyone grow flowers better.
Autumn flower care methods:
1. Watering. For most flowers, water once every 1-2 days depending on how dry or moist the potting soil is; for flowers that bloom in autumn and winter or early spring, as well as autumn-sown herbaceous flowers, water normally according to the actual needs of each flower type; 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, spray with Xin Gaozhi Mo (New High Lipid Film) to form a polymer film that retains moisture and prevents fungal diseases.
2. Fertilizing. Since this is the vigorous growth period for most flowers, besides ensuring a water supply, flower buds should also be sprayed with Huaduo Zhuangdiling, and fertilizing is also crucial. For autumn chrysanthemums, osmanthus, camellias, rhododendrons and others that bloom once a year, apply 2-3 timely topdressings of liquid fertilizer mainly based on phosphorus fertilizer; otherwise the flowers will not only 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, besides ensuring a nitrogen supply, also apply an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
3. Shaping and pruning. In autumn, many flowers will sprout tender new shoots; except for some tender shoots that should be kept, the rest should be pruned promptly to reduce nutrient consumption. The retained tender shoots should also be pinched promptly to prevent leggy growth; for flowers that bud in autumn such as chrysanthemums, roses, and hibiscus, except for keeping one well-growing main bud at the top, all side buds should be removed promptly; for species that bloom over a long period, such as roses, hibiscus, jasmine, and geraniums, promptly remove spent flowers and faded stems, and prune the shoot tips that have already bloomed; after pruning, promptly spray Hushu Dajiangjun to disinfect and prevent fungal infection through the wounds.