How to manage Hippeastrum in autumn
This article provides you with detailed knowledge about the bulbous flower Hippeastrum, including how to manage it in autumn. Below, the editor will give you a detailed explanation.
Many flower enthusiasts do not know how to manage Hippeastrum in autumn. After September, the growth of Hippeastrum has entered the later stage. Autumn is the last growing period of the year for it. Usually, after the end of October, it will gradually start to show signs of dormancy. In lower temperatures, it will exhibit defoliation, leaving only the bulb to overwinter. It will only resume sprouting in the early spring of the following year.
If the diameter of the bulb exceeds 4 centimeters at this time, it is likely to bloom later. When watering, do not wait for the soil to completely dry out. If you water after the soil is completely dry, it will affect the growth of the roots due to lack of water, leading to future problems. As for fertilizing, check the condition of the plant and supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as needed to promote bulb growth and prepare for overwintering.
Actually, the key to managing Hippeastrum in autumn lies in the transition period between autumn and winter. Before the temperature drops, Hippeastrum still grows normally. Flower enthusiasts should water and fertilize as they do in summer. After the temperature drops, Hippeastrum will enter a dormant state. See the next section.
If the temperature is too low, Hippeastrum will enter a dormant state or natural metabolism. The leaves of Hippeastrum will turn yellow and wither. There is no need to剪除 (cut off) them manually in advance because bulbous flowers have a characteristic where, as the leaves wither, some nutrients are transported back into the bulb. If the leaves are removed prematurely, a significant amount of nutrients is wasted. It's best to remove them only after they have completely withered.
Knowledge extension: How to care for Hippeastrum in winter?
During the overwintering period, if you choose not to dig up the bulbs and keep them in the pot, watering is still necessary, but the frequency should be reduced appropriately, depending on the condition of the surface soil rather than on a fixed schedule. The purpose of watering is to keep the bulb firm. When the leaves of the potted Hippeastrum naturally wither, try to keep the leaves from withering too early because the longer the leaves stay on the plant before turning yellow, the more it helps the bulb grow.
During the dormant period of Hippeastrum, note the following: watering is still necessary, do not stop watering even though fertilizing is stopped, treat the plant normally with coarse management, and keeping it warm is most important.
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