How to raise longevity flowers so that they can bloom continuously
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As a popular indoor potted flower, longevity flower is popular for its long flowering period and simple maintenance. To keep longevity flowers blooming continuously, the key is to master their growth habits and maintenance skills, starting from aspects such as light, temperature, water and fertilizer management to pruning. This article will focus on these points to help you realize your dream of longevity flowers blooming all year round.
###Light regulation: Longevity flowers, the core factor in flower bud differentiation, are short-day plants and require 6-8 hours of light every day to promote flower bud formation. Full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn, and in summer, about 50% of the strong light should be blocked to avoid leaf burns. During indoor maintenance in winter, it should be placed on a south-facing balcony or window sill to ensure at least 4 hours of direct light every day. It is worth noting that longevity flowers are sensitive to the light cycle. If you want to regulate the flowering period, you can achieve this by adjusting the light time-giving more than 14 hours of dark environment (which can be covered in a carton) every day for 4-6 weeks can induce flower buds to differentiate.### Temperature management: The golden range for maintaining growth The most suitable temperature range for long-lived flowers is 15-25℃. In summer, when the plant exceeds 30℃, the plant enters a semi-dormant state. At this time, ventilation should be strengthened and water sprayed should be sprayed to cool down; in winter, below 10℃ will lead to growth stagnation, and freezing injury may occur below 5℃. To bloom all year round, you need to maintain the temperature difference between day and night at 8-10℃ (20-25℃ during the day and 12-15℃ at night). Such temperature difference conditions can significantly increase the number of flower buds. Special reminder: Avoid violent temperature fluctuations during flowering, otherwise buds may be easily caused.## Scientific watering: Smart longevity flowers with alternating wet and wet have fleshy stems and leaves, which are drought-resistant and waterlogging. During the growth period, the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" should be followed, and water should be poured thoroughly after the surface of the basin soil is 2-3 centimeters dry. Properly control water during the high temperature period in summer to maintain micro-moisture in the substrate; when the temperature in winter is low, extend the watering interval to every 7-10 days. It is recommended to use immersion basin method for watering to avoid diseases caused by water accumulation in leaf bushes. Tips to improve flowering rate: Properly controlling water for 2-3 weeks during the flower bud differentiation period (usually autumn and winter) can effectively stimulate the transformation of plants from vegetative growth to reproductive growth.### Precise fertilization: Art students with nutritional ratio apply diluted balanced water-soluble fertilizer (NPK20 -20-20) every 10 days for a long time (spring and autumn), and the concentration is controlled at about 2000 times. Changing high-phosphorus potassium fertilizer (such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, ratio 1:1000) during the bud pregnancy period, spraying it on the leaves once a week, and 3-4 times in a row can significantly increase the flower quantity. Note: Fertilization should be stopped during high summer and low winter periods; water should be watered the next day after each fertilization to prevent fertilizer damage. In terms of organic fertilizer, decomposed sheep manure particles (accounting for about 5% of the substrate) can be mixed into when changing pots to provide continuous nutrients.### Pruning and shaping: Cut off residual flowers and 2 pairs of leaves under the pedicel in time after the critical flowering period of continuous flowering to avoid consuming nutrients. Regularly pick the heart during the growth period (retain 4-6 true leaves) to promote the germination of lateral branches and make the plant type fuller. Heavy pruning should be carried out every spring, reducing the branches to 1/3. Combined with pot change, the growth of new branches can be stimulated. Important Tips: Trim tools need to be disinfected with alcohol, and plant ash can be applied to the wound to prevent infection. Through systematic pruning, a single long-lived flower can form 3-4 batches of inflorescences within one year.## Substrate and pot change: The foundation for root health. An ideal cultivation substrate should meet the requirements of loose, breathable and slightly acidic (pH 6.0 -6.5). Recommended formula: peat soil: perlite: vermiculite =5:3:2, add a small amount of bone meal as base fertilizer. Potting plants should be made of red pottery pots with good air permeability, and the size should be 2/3 of the plant diameter-too large the pots will lead to water accumulation and rotten roots. Adult plants are potted in spring every 1-2 years, pay attention to retaining 1/3 of the heart protective soil, cutting off 1/3 of the old roots, and stimulating the development of new roots. After changing the pot, place it in a cool place to slow down the seedlings for 1 week, and gradually restore the light.## Pest and insect pest control: Common diseases to ensure flower production include powdery mildew (manifested as white pink spots on leaves) and root rot. Preventive measures include: maintaining ventilation in the environment to avoid long-term dampness on the leaves; spraying 1000 times of 70% thiophanate methyl in the early stage of the disease. The main pests are aphids and red spiders. When a small amount is found, you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. When severe, you can spray imidacloprid or avermectin. Regularly spray the back of the leaves with garlic water (1:50), which can effectively repel insects and have no chemical residues.### Reproductive renewal: The secret to extending flowering is an effective way to maintain plant vitality. Select semi-lignified branches (8-10cm), keep the top 2-3 leaves, dry the cuts, and insert them into vermiculite. Take root in 2 weeks. Ramet propagation should be carried out in spring in combination with pot change, and the young plants that germinated next to the mother plant should be separated with roots. It is recommended to renew plants every 2-3 years, as the flowering ability of old plants will gradually decrease. Experiments have shown that the flowering amount of new plants cultivated using current year cuttings can increase by more than 40% compared with three-year-old plants. Through the above systematic maintenance management, regular observation of plant conditions and timely adjustment of maintenance plans, longevity flowers can fully bloom all year round. The most critical thing is to simulate its native environment-South Africa's climate characteristics of dry and cool summers and warm and humid winters, and create the most suitable environmental conditions for blooming through human control. Remember that each growth stage of longevity flowers has its own specific needs. Only by accurately meeting these needs can it bloom the most brilliant flowers.
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