How to care for the senecio to make it bloom in winter when the flower buds appear
The editor introduces how to care for the senecio with flower buds to bloom in winter and some green plant flower planting tips for senecio care. Let's take a look together.
The leaves of senecio are thick and green, the flowers are bright and beautiful, and because of its "wishing for longevity" meaning, it is deeply loved by thousands of households. Many people have a place for senecio on their balconies or windowsills.
Senecio is a cool-loving plant that blooms after entering winter. Now it is November, and I believe that the senecio of flower friends has already formed flower buds on the branches. Don't be too happy yet. There is still a long time before the flower buds really bloom. You cannot be careless in caring for them. If the following three conditions are lacking in winter, it will be difficult for them to bloom.
1. A relatively stable environment
All plants bloom to produce seeds for reproduction. When senecio is developing flower buds, it is like a pregnant woman being very sensitive to changes in the environment. If you suddenly repot the senecio or move the pot to cause changes in temperature and light, it will affect the development of the flower buds. If the environmental changes are particularly drastic, senecio will give up providing nutrients for some of the flower buds to adapt to the environment, leading to the problem of falling flower buds.
The best season for repotting senecio is in spring and autumn. After entering winter, senecio has entered the flowering period, so there is no need to repot it. If you really want to repot, wait until after the flowering period. During the period of developing flower buds, do not move the pot of senecio randomly, especially do not move it to a place with a significant temperature difference from the original position.
How to care for senecio with flower buds to bloom in winter
2. Sufficient short-daylight
Senecio is a short-day plant. The daily sunlight requirement for senecio needs to be between 6 to 8 hours. If the sunlight time is too long, it will affect the proportion of flower bud differentiation. Although the required sunlight time is not long, the quality of sunlight must be good. Diffused light is not enough; it must have sufficient direct sunlight to shine directly on its leaves. Insufficient light can lead to smaller and lighter-colored flowers, and severe lack of light can even cause the plant to give up developing flower buds, resulting in falling flower buds.
After senecio sprouts flower buds, it must be placed in the best-lit position in the house, where it can receive 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. The light at night can affect senecio's biological clock. For senecio grown in a lit room, it is recommended to cover it with a cardboard box at night and remove the box during the day to prevent the light from shining on the senecio at night.
3. Appropriate fertilization and watering
The leaves and stems of senecio are very thick and fleshy. If you break a leaf, you can see a lot of juice inside. Its stems and leaves can store a lot of water, making it highly drought-resistant. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, and the evaporation of water is slow, so you do not need to water senecio too much. After seeing the soil surface turn white and dry, you can insert your finger 2 to 3 centimeters into the soil and feel the moisture with your fingertips. Only when you can't feel the moisture with your fingertips should you water.