How to care for and grow the longevity flower during the hot summer, precautions for cultivating the longevity flower.

How to care for the longevity flower in the hot summerA brief introduction to this article: This article provides knowledge on how to care for longevity flowers in hot summer weather and the precautions for growing them, with the following details:How to care for longevity flowers in summer? Focus on 4 "key points", recover well, and have more flower buds in autumnAfter entering summer, the temperature continues to rise, and the flowering period of the longevity flowers at home has ended. Many flower enthusiasts do not know how to care for their plants after the flowers have bloomed. As a succulent plant of the Crassula family, it is very susceptible to summer heat, and improper care can easily lead to root rot and withering. Although longevity flowers are sensitive to high temperatures and hot weather, they can still easily survive the summer with proper care, allowing them to grow more flower buds in autumn.Prune spent flowers and branchesMany flower enthusiasts' longevity flowers have already finished blooming, but they have not pruned the plants yet. The spent flowers continue to consume nutrients, affecting the growth of new branches, making them thin and weak. Such branches are also not conducive to forming flower buds. Whether the longevity flowers bloom early or late, pruning should be done as soon as possible after the flowers have bloomed.Pruning longevity flowers is relatively simple, mainly removing the wilted flowers and thin branches that have grown. The tall and long branches can be cut back a bit, and the plant will grow new branches later.Post-flowering pruning mainly involves removing excess branches to reduce nutrient consumption and increase ventilation and light between the leaves, which not only helps the plant survive the summer safely but also promotes the growth of strong branches and more flower buds in the autumn.Avoid direct sunlightLongevity flowers have a tendency to enter dormancy in the summer. They enjoy sunlight, and more exposure to it helps the branches grow stronger. During the flowering period, more sunlight exposure promotes the growth of more flower buds. However, in the summer, the plants stop growing in high temperatures and enter a dormant state. If left in direct sunlight during this time, the leaves can easily be sunburned, leading to wilting and drying.How to care for longevity flowers in the hot summerIn the summer, it is important not to expose longevity flowers to direct sunlight. When the temperature reaches above 30 degrees Celsius, they should be moved to a shady and well-ventilated area or a place with scattered light to prevent damage and leaf wilting.Too much water can cause root rotIf not properly cared for in the summer, longevity flowers are prone to root rot, especially in terms of watering. During the high temperatures of summer, the plants stop growing, and if placed in a shaded area, they require less water. Moreover, with their succulent stems and leaves, they have some drought resistance, so they do not need frequent watering throughout the summer.Many longevity flowers that develop root rot in the summer are due to excessive watering, which keeps the soil moist for too long, causing damage to the roots and, in severe cases, root rot and plant death.Of course, it is not about completely stopping watering in the summer, but the soil should not be too moist. Watering should be done only when the soil is completely dry, and the plant should be watered thoroughly at once. There is no need to water frequently when the soil is not dry.Do not fertilize during the dormant periodMany flower enthusiasts want to fertilize their longevity flowers after they finish blooming in the hot summer, but applying fertilizer in such high temperatures may harm the plant. If your longevity flowers have just finished blooming, simply prune the tangled branches.Since the temperature is above 32°C now, the longevity flowers are in a dormant state and no longer growing, so they do not require too many nutrients. Fertilizing at this time will not be absorbed properly and can easily cause fertilizer burn. Fertilizing can wait until autumn when the plants come out of dormancy and start growing, at which point applying some diluted fertilizer can promote rapid growth.The above information on how to care for longevity flowers in hot summer weather and the precautions for growing them is hoped to be helpful to you!