Why do newly bought flowers fail to survive? These five things must not be done

Many times, newly bought flowers often gradually wither in our hands, which is deeply regrettable. In fact, if newly bought flowers fail to survive, it is very likely because we have done the following five things that must not be done.

Rushing to repot

Many beginners, right after buying flowers, see that the original pot is not attractive enough or feel that the pot is too small, and cannot wait to give the flowers a bigger and nicer pot. This is a very wrong approach. Newly bought flowers are often still in the stage of adapting to a new environment, and at this time their root systems are relatively fragile. If you hastily repot them, it is very easy to damage the roots and affect the normal growth of the flowers. Moreover, the newly replaced soil environment may also be very different from the original soil, and the flowers need to adapt again, which undoubtedly increases the pressure on the flowers to survive. The correct approach is to let the newly bought flowers adapt in the original pot for a period of time, generally at least one to two weeks, and after the flowers have adapted to the new environment and their growth is stable, then consider repotting.

Overwatering

Watering is an important part of the flower-growing process, but for newly bought flowers, overwatering is fatal. Many people think that newly bought flowers need more water to grow well, but this is not the case. Different flowers have different water requirements, and newly bought flowers may have some damage during transportation. If watered too much at this time, it can easily lead to root rot. In addition, overwatering will also make the soil too moist, breed bacteria and fungi, and cause diseases and pests. We should water reasonably according to the flower variety and growth state, and just keep the soil moderately moist. You can judge whether watering is needed by observing the degree of dryness and moisture of the soil. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to water when the soil surface is dry.

Frequent fertilizing

Fertilizing can provide the nutrients needed for flower growth, but for newly bought flowers, frequent fertilizing is not a good thing. Newly bought flowers have usually already been fertilized at the flower market, and they are still adapting to the new environment. Fertilizing too much at this time will burden the flowers. Excessive fertilizer will burn the roots and affect the normal growth of the flowers. At the same time, different flowers also have different fertilizer requirements. We should choose suitable fertilizer according to the flower variety and growth stage, and fertilize according to the correct method and dosage. During the period when newly bought flowers are adapting to the new environment, you can temporarily refrain from fertilizing, and after the flowers grow stably, fertilize appropriately as needed.

Placing them randomly

The placement of flowers also has a great impact on their growth. Many people, after buying flowers, casually place them in a spot without considering factors such as light, temperature, and ventilation. Some flowers like a sunny environment, while some flowers like a semi-shaded environment; some flowers are cold-tolerant, while some flowers have higher temperature requirements. If the placement is improper, the flowers will grow poorly. We should choose a suitable placement according to the habits of the flowers, so that the flowers can get sufficient light, suitable temperature, and good ventilation. For example, light-loving flowers can be placed in sunny places such as balconies or windowsills, while shade-loving flowers can be placed indoors in bright places without direct sunlight.

Ignoring pest and disease control

Newly bought flowers may carry some pests and diseases, or they may be prone to pest and disease attacks during the process of adapting to the new environment. If we ignore pest and disease control, it will seriously affect the growth of the flowers. After buying flowers, we should carefully check the leaves, flowers, and branches of the flowers to see whether there are signs of pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken promptly for prevention and control. Some environmentally friendly insecticides and fungicides can be used for spraying, or physical control methods can be adopted, such as wiping leaves with a damp cloth, removing the pest- and disease-affected parts, and so on. At the same time, keep the growing environment of the flowers clean and hygienic, regularly clean up fallen leaves and spent flowers, and reduce the breeding of pests and diseases.