How to Choose Flowers at the Flower Market
Answering netizens' questions on how to select flowers at the flower market and sharing experiences of buying flowers, here are some introductions about green plants and flowers. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone.
Spring is the season for buying flowers, as various plants start to bloom, and the flower market becomes lively. I saw quite a crowd at the flower market last time. Recently, many flower friends have been asking me how to choose flowers at the flower market. Today, I'm going to summarize a "four don't buy" rule for flowers. Avoid these pitfalls, and the probability of buying good flowers will increase significantly! Everyone, let's learn how to pick flowers at the flower market~
One: Don't Buy Flowers That Are Too Well Blooming
When buying flowering plants at the flower market, try not to choose those that are blooming very vigorously. These plants look quite nice when you first bring them home, but after a few days, the blooming flowers start to wither, which doesn't have high ornamental value. Moreover, those flowers that bloom well are usually cultivated in environments that are suitable for their growth. Once you bring them home, the growth conditions at home are definitely not as good as those in greenhouses, which may lead to the flowers quickly fading.
How to Choose?
It's best to select those with more flower buds but not fully open. With more flower buds, after taking good care of them for a while and once the plant adapts to the home environment, they will bloom soon.
Two: Don't Buy Bare-Root Flowers
Try not to buy bare-root flowers. Bare-root plants are a bit unreliable. If you are a beginner in flower cultivation, it's even better not to buy bare-root plants. Some bare-root flowers look like big logs, claiming to be old-stump plants that bloom more. In fact, some old-stump plants don't bloom much, as the old stump indicates that the plant is basically aging and doesn't bloom much.
How to Choose Flowers at the Flower Market
How to Choose?
If buying flowering plants, it's best to choose younger seedlings, as they are more active and produce more flowers. Generally, seedlings that are 2-4 years old are in their most vigorous blooming period.
Three: Don't Buy Plants with Many Buds on Small Seedlings
Some plants at the flower market look very beautiful, with many flower buds that are very tempting. However, I would advise against buying plants with many flower buds on small seedlings. Such plants can be described as "top-heavy," with the head looking too heavy and the roots not well established, and the nutrients can't keep up, leading to a tendency to drop flower buds after bringing them home.
How to Choose?
It's best to buy plants with strong stems full of flower buds, indicating that they are very robust and can provide enough nutrients for the flower buds. Avoid buying plants with "many buds on small seedlings."