Abstract: Desert roses are flowers that adapt to drought environments. They like sunshine and a small amount of water, but excessive watering can make them lose their vitality. This article will introduce how to water scientifically to avoid the problem of overwatering desert roses. Observe soil moisture...
Desert roses are flowers that adapt to drought conditions and like sunshine and a small amount of water, but excessive watering can make them lose their vitality. This article will introduce how to water scientifically to avoid the problem of overwatering desert roses.
Observation soil moisture Observation soil moisture is an important indicator to judge whether desert roses need watering. Before watering, insert your fingers into the soil. If you feel the soil moist, you don't need to water; if you feel the soil dry, you need to water it.
Control the amount of watering. The amount of watering each time should be controlled to about 1/3 of the soil capacity of the basin. Do not pour too much water at one time. Too much water can cause soil saturation and lack of oxygen in roots, which affects normal growth of plants.
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Choose the appropriate watering time. Morning or evening is a more appropriate watering time. At this time, the temperature is low and water is not easy to evaporate, which is conducive to plants absorbing water. Avoid watering in strong sunlight, or you will burn the leaves.
Desert roses like a dry environment, too frequent watering will lead to root hypoxia, root rot and other problems. Normally, water 1-2 times a week.
Using soil with good air permeability Good air permeability is conducive to the circulation of water and air and reduces the possibility of water retention and decay. It is recommended to choose sandy soil and add some loose substances such as legumes and perlite.
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Adjust the lighting environment Desert roses like sunshine, but being exposed to strong light for a long time will dry out the leaves and affect growth. Keep plants in a cool place at noon to avoid strong light.
Pay attention to indoor ventilation Indoor ventilation is very important to maintain the healthy growth of desert roses. Poor ventilation can lead to excessive indoor humidity, retention of soil water, and easily cause problems such as root rot.
Spraying foliar water Spraying the right amount of foliar water can increase the humidity of plants and promote plants to absorb water and nutrients. However, care should be taken not to overspray, otherwise it will easily breed bacteria.
Avoiding over-fertilization is also the key to maintaining the healthy growth of desert roses. However, excessive fertilizer can lead to salinization and affect the normal growth of plants. It is recommended to apply organic fertilizer once a month, or water it with diluted liquid fertilizer every week.
Avoid planting desert roses close to the wall. They prefer to grow in relatively spacious pots with developed root systems. If planted close to the wall, the roots of the plant are prone to lack of oxygen, which affects normal growth.
Pay attention to pest prevention Desert roses are easily attacked by aphids, mites and other pests, affecting the normal growth of plants. You can spray pesticides regularly or use natural pesticides such as red wine and garlic to control pests.
Timely pruning of dead leaves of desert roses will affect the aesthetics of plants and normal growth. Timely pruning of dead leaves can promote the growth of new shoots.
Maintain air humidity Desert roses like a dry environment, but moderate air humidity is good for plant growth. You can place water basins around or spray the right amount of water to increase air humidity.
Regular soil replacement Regular soil replacement is a necessary measure to maintain the healthy growth of desert roses. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to replace new soil once a year.
Scientific watering is an important part of maintaining the healthy growth of desert roses. Observe soil moisture, control watering amount and frequency, select appropriate watering time, use soil with good air permeability, adjust the lighting environment, pay attention to indoor ventilation, spray foliar water, avoid over-fertilization, avoid planting on walls, pay attention to pest prevention, timely pruning of dead leaves, maintaining air humidity, and regularly replacing soil are all important measures to maintain the healthy growth of desert roses.