Seven More and Seven Less Principles for Flower Watering Techniques
Below is an introduction to the Seven More and Seven Less Principles for Flower Watering Techniques, a small experience in plant cultivation for netizens. Let's get to know it together.
Watering flowers is always a constant topic. Many flower enthusiasts have killed their potted plants by overwatering. So, how exactly should one water potted flowers?
I've had flower enthusiasts tell me that articles about watering flowers always say to water when the soil is dry and to water thoroughly, but this is really hard to grasp! What should they do?
Today, I'll share with all the flower enthusiasts a simple watering principle, known as the "7 More 7 Less" principle.
What is the 7 More 7 Less principle?
1. Water herbaceous flowers more and woody flowers less.
Herbaceous flowers have shallow roots, poor water absorption ability, high leaf evaporation, and a high internal demand for water, so they can be watered more appropriately.
Woody flowers have deep roots, extensive distribution, good water absorption ability, and can be watered less appropriately.
2. Hygrophilous flowers can be watered more, and xerophytic flowers should be watered less.
Flowers are divided into hygrophilous and xerophytic flowers. Hygrophilous flowers have higher water demands and prefer a humid environment, so they can be watered more appropriately, such as Monstera deliciosa and Alocasia macrorrhizos.
Meanwhile, xerophytic flowers do not like moisture and prefer dry environments, so they should be watered less, such as cacti and cactoid plants.
3. Water more for plants with large and soft leaves, and less for those with small leaves and a waxy feeling.
Plants with large, soft leaves have an easy evaporation of water and high water requirements, so they should be watered more appropriately.
Plants with small leaves and a waxy texture have slow evaporation of water on the leaf surface, so they can be watered less appropriately.
4. Water more for sandy soil and less for heavy clay soil.