How to Care for杜鹃花 at Home
Home knowledge series, an introduction to the care of杜鹃花 at home and detailed explanations of the cultivation methods and techniques for杜鹃 flowers. Next, the editor will introduce the information to netizens.
杜鹃 flowers have beautiful shapes and rich colors, and have always been loved by flower enthusiasts. However, many people find it difficult to care for杜鹃, as they often start to turn yellow and drop leaves after flowering, eventually leading to the entire plant withering. These issues are usually related to improper daily care methods. Let's talk about the care methods for杜鹃, hoping it will be helpful to those who love杜鹃.
I. Cultivation
It's best to buy杜鹃 in autumn when most杜鹃 flowers have not yet bloomed and are in the growing stage, making it easier for them to adapt after planting.杜鹃 prefers acidic soil, and the quality of the planting soil is crucial for later growth. Using ordinary soil can make it difficult to care for杜鹃. When planting, you can use some soil from the mountains mixed with manure. You can also use decomposed leaf soil, sandy soil, garden soil, and mix in cake fertilizer or livestock manure before planting.
II. Watering
杜鹃 has a delicate and fine root system with weak water absorption capabilities. Although it enjoys moisture, it should not have积水 in the pot, as this can easily lead to root rot and yellow leaves. The potting soil should not be too dry either; if it lacks water during the flowering period, the petals will become soft or even fall off. Therefore, sufficient water should be maintained during the flowering period. In summer, with high temperatures and rapid evaporation, the plant requires more water, and water should be supplemented appropriately to avoid dry soil.
Throughout its growth process,杜鹃 requires high humidity. Many people fail to care for杜鹃 because the environment is too dry, which杜鹃 cannot adapt to, often leading to problems. Since杜鹃 has delicate roots and weak absorption capabilities, it is necessary to frequently sprinkle water on the plant and its surroundings to increase humidity, allowing the plant to absorb some moisture through its leaves and grow healthily.
How to Care for杜鹃花 at Home
III. Fertilization
杜鹃 enjoys fertilizer and requires frequent light fertilization to meet the plant's nutritional needs. Before flowering in autumn, when the flower buds are swelling, the plant should be fertilized with phosphorus to promote flowering. You can spray 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves every 10 days or water the roots until flowering begins.
About half a month after flowering, fertilization should resume to replenish nutrients. After flowering, the fertilizer should be nitrogen-based, such as dilute cake fertilizer or 0.2% urea solution, which can promote new branch growth. In winter, fertilization should be reduced or stopped.
IV. Pruning
杜鹃 has a low-growing habit and begins to sprout and grow branches in spring. Many small branches often emerge from the roots, affecting the plant's appearance and consuming nutrients. These should be pruned in time, along with withered, diseased, and overly vigorous branches to improve ventilation and light penetration. Before flowering, dense flower buds should be removed to ensure that nutrients are concentrated, making the flowers larger and more vibrant. After flowering, the spent flowers should also be cut off to prevent nutrient loss.
V. Light
杜鹃 is a semi-shade plant that dislikes direct strong sunlight but requires sufficient light during the growing period for photosynthesis and healthy growth. A lack of light can lead to yellow leaves, excessive growth of branches, and even a failure to bloom. During杜鹃 care, it can be exposed to more scattered light to promote healthy growth.
If you want杜鹃 to bloom early in winter, you can keep the indoor temperature between 20°C and 25°C and increase indoor humidity. After about a month, beautiful flowers will bloom.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to care for杜鹃 flowers at home and the cultivation methods and techniques. Did you understand it?