Key Points for the Maintenance of Duranta during Blooming Period
This article introduces key points for the maintenance of Duranta during its blooming period and provides detailed explanations of the plant's blooming duration and symbolism in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce these points.
Duranta is very familiar to everyone. It is a type of plant that is easy to cultivate, has beautiful flowers, and an extremely long blooming period, making it very popular among flower enthusiasts. Branches pruned from the plant are usually not thrown away but rather planted in moist potting soil, where they quickly take root and sprout.
After entering April, most Durantas have reached full bloom, with various colors of the plant blooming one after another, competing for attention and being very captivating. During the blooming period of Duranta, several aspects of maintenance should be considered to extend its ornamental period.
1. Do not water too frequently during the blooming period.
Duranta is relatively drought-tolerant, and watering can follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and moist when seen. When the plant enters the blooming period, many enthusiasts worry about water deficiency and therefore water it frequently, making the potting soil too moist and causing the flowers to wilt prematurely.
Watering should not be too frequent during the blooming period; just keep the potting soil slightly moist. It is not too late to water promptly after the soil dries.
2. Do not fertilize during the blooming period.
Before Duranta forms buds, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are usually applied in advance to promote flowering. Once Duranta enters the blooming period and the flowers open, fertilization should be stopped. Fertilizing during the blooming period can easily cause fertilizer damage and also shorten the blooming period. Fertilization can wait until the blooming period is completely over, followed by pruning and then fertilization to help the plant recover.
3. Reduce sunlight appropriately after blooming.
Usually, to make Duranta bloom, it is ensured that the plant gets sufficient sunlight. However, if the plant continues to receive full sun after all the buds have opened, it will accelerate flower wilting and shorten the blooming period.
Therefore, after the plant blooms, sunlight can be reduced by moving the potted plant to a dappled light environment, which can also extend the blooming period accordingly.
Key Points for the Maintenance of Duranta during Blooming Period
4. Maintenance after finishing blooming
① Prune spent flowers
After Duranta finishes blooming, it should be pruned, with spent flowers cut off promptly, withering branches and yellow leaves removed, and overly disorderly branches thinned. For overgrown branches, a pinching treatment can be applied to reduce excessive nutrient consumption and maintain a low and compact plant shape.
In spring, when the temperature is suitable, the branches pruned can be trimmed simply and then propagated by cutting, which usually has a high survival rate.
② Supplement nutrients
About a week after pruning, nutrient supplementation for Duranta can begin. Apply a compound fertilizer or fermented cake fertilizer water every half a month to help the plant recover and promote lush growth of branches and leaves.
Conclusion: After Duranta finishes blooming, it will soon enter summer. When the temperature exceeds 32℃, the plant will enter a brief dormant period. During this stage, cooling and sun protection should be ensured, the potting soil should not be too moist, and fertilization should be stopped to avoid damaging the plant.
This article shares the key points for the maintenance of Duranta during the blooming period and provides a detailed introduction to the plant's blooming period and symbolism, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.