The Cultivation Method and Precautions for Endless Summer
Watching others' endless summer flowers bloom into balls, are you also itchy to try? This hydrangea, known as the "Summer Elf," actually has secrets in its care. Today, let's unlock the correct care posture, avoid the common pitfalls for beginners, and transform your balcony into a dreamy sea of flowers.
Three Basic Elements of Care
Golden Rule of Temperature Control
15-25°C is its comfort zone, and immediate cooling measures should be taken if it exceeds 35°C. It is recommended to spray water mist twice a day during high temperatures, avoiding the strong sunlight at noon. In winter, when temperatures are below 10°C, wrap the bottom of the pot with cotton cloth to keep it warm.
Secrets of Watering Timing
In summer, keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged, and finish watering before 7 a.m. in the morning. A little trick: Insert a bamboo stick 2/3 into the soil, and if soil crumbs stick to it when pulled out, there's no need to water. In winter, use the immersion pot method, once a month.
The Art of Light Distribution
In spring and autumn, it can be kept in full sun, but in summer, it needs to be shaded from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special phenomenon: If there is not enough light, the old leaves will show an unhealthy yellow-green color, and scattered light should be increased immediately.
Advanced Flowering Techniques
Nutritional Supplement Plan
During the growing period, alternate between using potassium dihydrogen phosphate and decomposed soybean cake water, and add bone meal during the bud differentiation period. It is highly recommended to wipe the leaves with diluted beer water (100 times), which makes the leaves glossy like wax.
Details of Potting Operation
Choose a new pot 5 cm larger than the original, with a 3 cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom. After potting, remember to water thoroughly and place it in a shady place for 7 days. A tip: Retaining 1/3 of the original soil can increase the survival rate.
Emergency Guide to Common Problems
Yellow Leaves and Root Rot Treatment
Immediately stop watering and check the pot, trim the blackened roots and soak in a fungicide solution. It is recommended to use a mixed matrix of akadama soil and decomposed leaf soil when repotting, which improves breathability by 30%.
Disease and Pest Control
When aphids break out, spray water infused with tobacco, and use 75% alcohol wipes to clean the undersides of leaves infested with red spiders. Regularly sprinkle wood ash on the soil surface to effectively prevent root rot disease.
In fact, with the correct method, endless summer can bloom from June to frost. Remember to avoid the two pitfalls of watering at noon and over-fertilizing, and complement timely pruning of the spent flowers. You can also have endless summer flowers that bloom into balls. Now, check your care method and let this summer be surrounded by a romantic sea of flowers!