As a traditional ornamental plant in our country, longevity flowers are deeply loved by numerous flower enthusiasts for their bright colors, long blooming period, and strong vitality. Many enthusiasts encounter a problem during the maintenance process: the leaves of the longevity flowers are cut after blooming. Why is that? And how should we deal with it? Let's answer these questions one by one for everyone.
Reasons for cutting the leaves of longevity flowers after blooming1. Promote plant growth
After the leaves of longevity flowers have bloomed, cutting off the leaves can promote the growth of the plant. This is because the leaves of longevity flowers consume a lot of nutrients during growth. Cutting off the leaves can reduce the plant's consumption of nutrients, thereby allowing the plant to allocate more nutrients to the development of flower buds.
2. Prevent diseases and pests
Longevity flowers are susceptible to attacks from diseases and pests during growth. Cutting off the leaves can reduce hiding places for diseases and pests, thus lowering the incidence of diseases and pests.
3. Maintain plant aesthetics
After the leaves of longevity flowers have bloomed, retaining the leaves will make the plant look messy. Cutting off the leaves can make the plant cleaner and more beautiful.
Methods for dealing with cut leaves of longevity flowers after blooming1. Clean the scissors
Before cutting off the leaves of longevity flowers, make sure the scissors are clean and sharp to avoid infecting the plant during the leaf-cutting process.
2. Cut off withered and yellow leaves
When cutting off the leaves of bloomed longevity flowers, only retain healthy green leaves, and try to cut close to the leaf stalk during leaf removal to avoid affecting the growth of the plant.
3. Spray pesticides
After cutting off the leaves, spray pesticides on the longevity flowers to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.
4. Apply fertilizer appropriately
After cutting off the leaves, apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer to the longevity flowers to ensure the normal growth of the plant.
5. Maintain ventilation
Longevity flowers require a good ventilation environment during growth. It is necessary to maintain ventilation around the pot to prevent the plant from getting sick due to poor ventilation.
The leaves of longevity flowers are cut after blooming to promote better growth of the plant. During the leaf-cutting process, attention should be paid to the method and maintaining the plant's tidiness and beauty. It is hoped that this article can be helpful to everyone.