How to grow Chinese roses
Today's lifestyle tip is about how to grow Chinese roses and the methods and techniques of rose cultivation. Let's learn about it together.
Chinese roses were previously known as "monthly reds," a type of particularly floriferous plant. There are fragrant Chinese roses, cluster-flowered Chinese roses, climbing roses, shrub roses, tree-like roses, and mini Chinese roses that bloom profusely. Chinese roses can bloom all year round, and they come in many varieties, with numerous petals and a variety of vibrant colors, making them a great plant for home gardening. Xiaoya has been growing several pots of Chinese roses for several years now, and some of them bloom a lot, even with the high temperatures approaching forty degrees, there are still flowers blooming. How to care for Chinese roses to make them colorful, produce many flowers, have a long blooming period, and have fragrant blooms?
Container-grown Chinese roses: 4 simple methods to double the number of flowers, extend the blooming period, and enhance fragrance
To grow Chinese roses well, making them colorful, producing many flowers, having a long blooming period, and fragrant blooms, the following points should be considered:
1. Soil selection
When starting to grow Chinese roses, this factor is very important and directly affects whether the roses can grow well. Especially the choice of potting soil must be very fertile and loose to grow Chinese roses. In general, it is not just enough to use ordinary garden soil, as it easily compacts and lacks nutrients. It is best to add more decomposed leaf soil, peat, etc.
The flower pot must have good drainage holes and can be made of plastic or ceramic. The potting mix should be 4 parts decomposed leaf soil, 6 parts sandy loam soil, and some 5% of芝麻酱 residue or wood ash. This soil mixture is more beneficial for its growth.
2. Sufficient light
Chinese roses are very sun-loving plants and cannot be without sunlight; otherwise, the branches will grow long and thin with few flowers and no fragrance. In summer, if the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, it can be slightly shaded or placed in a place with diffused light and good ventilation.
How to grow Chinese roses
3. Sufficient fertilization
During the growing period of Chinese roses, it is necessary to frequently use decomposed organic fertilizer because Chinese roses sprout, grow branches, and bloom every month, consuming a lot of energy. During the growing period, it is necessary to water in time, water when the potting soil is dry, and ensure sufficient fertilization. Regularly supplementing fertilizer, whether organic fertilizer, compound fertilizer, or some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, can be given as long as the temperature is not too high or too low. Frequent fertilization results in more flowers. Increase the use of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn, and do not fertilize during the summer heat and winter.
4. Regular pruning
After each bloom, be sure to cut off the withered flowers and leaves to encourage branching and the growth of new flower buds. The best pruning time for potted Chinese roses is from January to February in the south and February to March in the north. Always remove the faded flowers and prevent diseases and pests by not placing them in poorly ventilated areas and by allowing them to be exposed to the elements.
By paying attention to these four "tips," Chinese roses can be colorful, produce many flowers, have a long blooming period, and have fragrant blooms!
Have you understood the detailed introduction of how to grow Chinese roses and the methods and techniques shared above?