What flowers are suitable for growing in autumn? Recommended varieties that are easy to care for, bloom abundantly, and fill their pots faster

As soon as autumn arrives, it gets windy during both day and night, and for those who grow plants on their balconies, the temperature at this time is exactly what plants like best. So in this neither-hot-nor-cold season, it is the best time for beginners to grow flowers, because it is very easy to get plants to bloom profusely, which doubles your good mood.

Geranium

Geraniums have a long flowering period and are fragrant; apart from being hard to get through the summer, they are a must-have star plant on the balcony at all other times. They come in diverse forms, and some bloom into large flower balls, commonly known as "hydrangea geraniums." If beginners buy them now, they can keep blooming throughout autumn and winter at suitable temperatures.

Care secrets: the growing temperature is around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius; for light, keep at least 4 hours of sunlight per day, and it can be placed in a cool, ventilated spot on the balcony; for watering, follow "water when dry, keep dry then wet," and it is best to water thoroughly after the soil has been dry for 2 cm. For fertilizing, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer in autumn to promote flowering.

Petunia

Although petunias only live 2 years, their ability to bloom profusely is excellent, and if you buy them now they can keep flowering through both autumn and winter. The plant is not large, and a small seedling costs only 5 yuan; the flowers also come in many colors, including blue, purple, pink and white, and in recent years even rare varieties such as starry-sky gradients and bicolor stripes have appeared.

Care secrets: petunias love light, so place them in a spot with plenty of light; for watering, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. For fertilizing, during the growing period use monopotassium phosphate once a week, and after flowering apply Osmocote slow-release fertilizer; with proper care, the flowers will keep blooming.

Kalanchoe

The true flowering period of kalanchoe is from autumn to the spring of the following year, and each wave of flowers can last up to three months, so the viewing time is long; it also has good disease resistance and is easy to grow, making it a very good choice for beginners.

Care secrets: it is not picky about soil and is both drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant; as long as the environment is not extreme, it can grow vigorously. For fertilizing, before the flowering period spray monopotassium phosphate once a month (diluted 1:1000) and the flower colors will be more vivid. Also, after the flowering period remember to prune the spent flowers and apply a compound fertilizer.