How to Manage newly potted miniature rose seedlings after successful acclimatization
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to manage miniature rose seedlings that have just been successfully acclimatized, with the following specific contents:
How to Manage newly potted miniature rose seedlings after successful acclimatization
One, How to determine the success of acclimatization for newly planted roses
Newly purchased roses need to go through the processes of potting, seedling recovery, and acclimatization. Only when acclimatization is successful does it indicate that the rose has survived the transplant. In fact, it is simple to judge the success of rose acclimatization, mainly by observing the growth state of the rose.
After the rose is transplanted, if there are no abnormal conditions after a few days of seedling recovery, the leaves are upright, and the whole plant looks vigorous, it means that acclimatization has been successful.
Two, Fertilizing after successful acclimatization of roses
Generally, after the roses are successfully acclimatized, do not rush to fertilize. The starting time for fertilization is when new buds appear.
After the roses are acclimatized, do not rush to fertilize because at this time, although the roses have survived, the new roots are just growing and the number is small, so their ability to absorb fertilizer is insufficient. The nutrients in the potting soil can meet the growth needs of the roses.
The actual time to start fertilizing is to wait until new buds grow from the newly planted roses.
New buds indicate that the rose roots have been able to absorb enough nutrients, and at the same time, the roses will enter a stage of rapid growth, with a higher demand for nutrients, and fertilization can begin.
The most suitable time for fertilization is to wait until the new rose buds have grown to about 5 centimeters. Fertilizing improperly when the new buds are just sprouting can easily cause the new buds to wither. Fertilizing at this time is the safest. So, how to fertilize?
Miniature roses do not require much fertilizer. The amount and concentration of fertilizer during the seedling stage should not be too large. Moreover, it is summer now, and the high temperature in summer is more likely to cause fertilizer damage, in order to avoid burning the seedlings.
The first fertilization after the seedlings are acclimatized can use a balanced compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Dilute it sufficiently and apply it to the roses by watering the roots. Balanced fertilizer can ensure the demand of miniature rose seedlings for the three elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Many people use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer in the early stage, which is not correct. Although nitrogen fertilizer can promote the rapid growth of rose branches, it can reduce resistance.
The early growth of rose seedlings should focus on root care and resistance increase, and balanced-type fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the best.
In addition, organic fertilizer is also a good choice. Organic fertilizers contain a comprehensive range of nutrients and are less likely to cause root burn.
However, it should be noted that organic fertilizers made by gardening friends are often not fully decomposed, and after application, they can ferment and release a lot of heat in the pot, causing root burn. The decomposition speed will be faster in hot weather in summer.
Therefore, when using organic fertilizers in summer, it is essential to ensure that they are fully decomposed.
Three, miniature roses should avoid strong light after acclimatization
The summer solstice is in summer, with hot weather and strong sunlight. Some large rose seedlings need to be properly shaded during this season, let alone miniature rose seedlings, which should be paid more attention to.
Miniature roses that have just been acclimatized have weak growth and resistance. In summer, they should avoid strong light and should not be placed directly in the sun, as they may be sunburned.
Avoiding strong light does not mean that they are completely exposed to the sun. Roses are positive flowers and require sunlight. Insufficient sunlight is adverse to growth.
Therefore, in summer maintenance of roses, attention should be paid to both sunlight and shading, ensuring sufficient sunlight while avoiding sunburn.
Four, Appropriate rainwater can promote the growth of roses
Sunlight and rainwater nourish all things. In summer, it is appropriate for roses to be rained on, which is good for their growth.
Gardeners who keep roses outdoors should have the feeling that after every rain, roses grow rapidly and sprout many new branches, which is the merit of rainwater.
Rainwater can make roses grow faster, mainly for three reasons.
First, rainwater contains a certain amount of nitrogen, which can promote rose growth.
Second, the weather is relatively hot in summer, and the temperature will decrease after rain, which is the temperature suitable for rose growth.
Third, the rain increases the humidity of the air, and the appropriate humidity is also beneficial to the growth of roses.
Miniature roses can be rained on appropriately, but not too much, especially when there is excessive rain in summer. Long-term rain can cause excessive waterlogging in the rose pot, leading to root rot. It should be avoided when it rains heavily.
Five, miniature roses should not be pruned too much
Roses should be pruned frequently, which is for large rose seedlings. Miniature roses need to retain a certain number of leaves for photosynthesis. Excessive pruning will affect nutrient synthesis and thus affect the growth of roses.
Therefore, retaining more leaves can allow roses to effectively carry out photosynthesis, synthesize more nutrients, and enable the roots to grow better. It is not too late to prune when the roots are strong.
Whether to prune miniature roses depends on their growth. If the growth is good, they can be pruned appropriately to promote the growth of more lateral branches. If the growth is poor, there is no need to prune as long as the branches are not too long or too numerous.
In summary
The maintenance of miniature roses after successful acclimatization should focus on root care. All our efforts are to make the roses grow better. Now it is summer, and it is important to avoid direct sunlight. Appropriate shading can be done.
Do not fertilize too much for the miniature roses to avoid fertilizer damage. Also, pruning should be based on growth. Good growth can promote branching, and poor growth should not be pruned.
The above introduction to the specific management of miniature roses after successful acclimatization is shared for everyone's liking!