When does the fragrant climber bloom?
This article introduces when the fragrant climber blooms and some small experiences in plant cultivation about the maintenance during its blooming period. The details are as follows:
The fragrant climber is a very easy-to-care-for flowering plant. Many friends will keep a pot at home, especially when it blooms and fills the pot, which is really beautiful. The shape of the flowers is a bit like what we commonly call dwarf petunias, small and delicate. Whether made into a climbing frame or a flower column, it is a good choice. Moreover, there is a wide variety of colors to choose from for the fragrant climber, including yellow, white, red, pink, etc., with red being the most common. The bright red color looks very festive and is particularly popular.
A well-known drawback of the fragrant climber is its intolerance to cold. It will enter a dormant state below 10 degrees Celsius, and may suffer from frost damage below 5 degrees Celsius, and in severe cases, it can even be frozen to death. Especially in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, winter is a尴尬 season. The temperatures are quite low, often below 0 degrees Celsius, but we do not have the heating supply like the northern regions, where there is heating both day and night. Here, air conditioners are usually only turned on at night. Therefore, to ensure that the fragrant climber can survive the winter safely, it is usually nurtured to be strong in autumn. However, an awkward situation is often encountered when trying to nurture the fragrant climber in autumn, especially in late autumn. The climber starts to bloom again, with some just beginning to bloom and others still with flower buds. But the weather has started to cool down. At this time, many plant enthusiasts are纠结 about whether to keep the flower buds on the branches or not, and how to deal with them.
【Situation 1】
Since blooming consumes a lot of nutrients, you can decide based on the actual situation. If the ambient temperature can still maintain above 15 degrees Celsius for about twenty days to a month, you can continue to nurture it outdoors. After these flowers fade, prune them promptly. During this period, pay attention to supplementing nutrients. You can supplement a balanced compound fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every半个月. When watering, the nutrients will be evenly absorbed. After the flowers have completely faded, supplement a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. Dilute monopotassium phosphate with 1000 times water and apply it to the roots. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizer can effectively enhance the plant's resistance.
【Situation 2】
If the temperature of your nurturing environment is very low and about to drop below 15 degrees Celsius, or even below 10 degrees Celsius, it is recommended to move it indoors. Do not cut off the flower buds and ensure that the indoor nurturing temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius. Since the temperature is low, the flowers will fade more slowly, and this batch of flowers can last for about a month. After the flowers fade, bury a small amount of organic fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil. Try to ensure that the nurturing temperature does not drop below 5 degrees Celsius. Some yellowing and falling leaves are normal during the nurturing process. Ensure it survives the winter safely. In the spring of the following year, nurture it normally again, but it may take some time to recover, and the blooming time may be slightly later.
When does the fragrant climber bloom?
No matter which of the above situations, watering should be reduced, especially when nurturing indoors where there is poor lighting and ventilation. Water when the potting soil is mostly dry, and water thoroughly when you do. Avoid excessive watering that could cause waterlogging and root rot. When spring comes and temperatures rise, move it outdoors where there is better lighting and ventilation, which can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests. With enough sun exposure, the fragrant climber has a good blooming nature.
The introduction above about when the fragrant climber blooms and the specific introduction about the maintenance during its blooming period are hoped to bring some floral knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.