How to make the Cereus荷花 bloom more
An article about the experience of growing Cereus荷花 at home, how to make the Cereus荷花 bloom more, please correct me if there are any mistakes!
Cereus荷花 grows well in fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate drought but not cold. To make it bloom more and better, attention must be paid to maintenance throughout the four seasons.
Early spring is the season for Cereus荷花 to bud, and it must have sufficient nutrients and light, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, applied once every two weeks to promote the formation and growth of flower buds. After the flower buds are formed, the watering should not be excessive, otherwise it will cause the buds to fall. If the fertilizer effect is insufficient at this time, it will not bloom or bloom less, even if a large number of buds are formed, they will wither prematurely. If excessive nitrogen fertilizer is applied, it will cause luxuriant growth without flowering, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased promptly along with more light. When the flower buds bloom, the watering can be slightly increased, which is beneficial for extending the flowering period. At this time, it should avoid strong sunlight at noon.
In July, after the summer flowers, it is necessary to apply top dressing 1-2 times, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, once every two weeks. By August, in the midst of summer, fertilizing should be stopped, and watering should be controlled appropriately, pruning the变态 stems to make the plant sturdy and beautiful, preventing sunburn, which is beneficial for flower bud differentiation. The yellowing of变态 stems is a sign of strong sunlight, and appropriate shading is required.
In autumn, apply 1-2 times of compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, increase the duration of sunlight, pay attention to drainage and ventilation during the rainy season, and prevent waterlogging and root rot.
In winter, Cereus荷花 is not cold-resistant and should be moved to a sunny place indoors. The indoor temperature should be between 5℃ and 15℃. Too high temperatures will cause luxuriant growth without dormancy, affecting blooming in the following year. No fertilizing is necessary in winter, and the potting soil should be slightly dry.
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