How to take good care of roses after the beginning of autumn
You may not be aware of the related green plant care for roses after the beginning of autumn. Detailed content will be shared next.
How to take good care of roses after the beginning of autumn
The weather is still relatively hot right after the beginning of autumn, although it has started to cool down in the morning and evening. But don't forget that we are still in the dog days of summer, the heat (H) is still fierce, be careful of the damage caused by闷热 and dryness to roses. So, how should roses be managed and cared for after the beginning of autumn? Let's take a look.
In autumn, with the gradual decrease in temperature, some adjustments can be made. For example, you can slightly loosen the soil for potted roses and apply a small amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizer, but be careful not to apply thick fertilizer, as it may damage the roots.
Roses need to be placed in a ventilated area in front of the window on the balcony for care. It is best to place them outdoors for maintenance with plenty of sunlight (do not expose them to light through glass, as this will reduce the intensity of sunlight) so that the roses can grow vigorously. It is also necessary to trim the branches in a timely manner; otherwise, some long branches and inner branches will affect the growth of roses, which is not conducive to their flowering. Specifically, the following points of care need to be addressed.
1) Sufficient nutrients (G-Y)
During the flowering period in autumn, it is essential to ensure the nutrient supply for roses. For new potted plants, you can directly apply a base fertilizer to the pot. For older potted roses, the best approach is to combine pruning with potting and changing the soil after late autumn, so that the roses will grow and bloom better in the spring of the following year. Generally speaking, for perennial potted roses, the soil should be changed every 2 to 3 years to meet their nutritional needs for growth and development.
In addition to supplementing nutrients, pruning should be done at any time. Various types of potted roses benefit from annual or seasonal pruning. Usually, the pruning of rose branches should be neat and correct, using the right pruning tools. Some enthusiasts剪 without distinguishing between the thickness of the branches, often causing significant damage to the roses. Therefore, tools should be used separately. Scissors are suitable for pruning branches with a diameter of 1 centimeter or less; thicker branches should be pruned with a saw.
2) Correct pruning and shaping
To achieve an ideal pruning effect for roses, with a balanced and evenly spaced plant shape, you should cut about 5 millimeters above the bud, with the cut surface slightly tilted towards the side without the bud, making the base of the斜面 even with the base of the bud, so that water does not splash on the bud. The thin side of the scissor blade is the cutting surface, so it should be as close to the bud as possible to avoid squeezing the stem, leaving an easily infected sawtooth-shaped wound. In addition, the following points should also be noted when pruning:
First, the cut should be clean. The correct cutting method is suitable for removing dead branches and annual pruning; a clean cut is preferable to keep the scissors sharp. If the branch is accidentally cut in a sawtooth shape or too close to the bud, it is necessary to cut back to a healthy and strong bud to help the rose produce healthy new branches.
Second, avoid large wounds. Uneven cuts caused by squeezing the branches are easily infected by bacteria. Therefore, it is necessary to re-prune those cuts that are not suitable, so that water does not splash on new buds; if the cut is too far from the bud, the upper part of the branch above the bud will easily dry out. Both of these aspects require special attention during pruning.
Third, for stems with a diameter of 1 centimeter or less, use scissors for pruning; thicker branches can cause damage and bruising at the cut. It is best to use long-handled shears to prune thicker branches. Established small rose seedlings grow very quickly, with new shoots, leaves, buds, and flowers all developing well. When the buds grow to the size of soybeans, it is time to pinch the tips and remove the buds to prevent the new branches from flowering, which could excessively consume nutrients and affect the further robust growth of the seedlings.
In summary, the care of roses after autumn should focus on "pruning and shaping as the main task, with nutrient supplementation as a secondary task." Watering should be done by keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged; at the same time, the potted roses in autumn should be exposed to the morning and evening sunlight to help them sprout lateral branches and store enough nutrients for flowering next year.
The above content on how to take good care of roses after the beginning of autumn is hoped to be helpful to you!