When does the flowering period of Fuchsia begin?
For many girls, knowing when the flowering period of Fuchsia begins and the best viewing time of the flowers and plants are important knowledge contents. Let's learn about them together next.
Fuchsia, also known as "lantern flower," belongs to the herbaceous flowers cultivated in greenhouse. It thrives in a warm, humid, and sunlit environment. It is intolerant to high temperatures in summer and fears strong wind and intense sunlight, requiring a cool, ventilated, and brightly lit area for growth. The most suitable temperature for Fuchsia is between 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. When the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius in summer, it easily causes leaf, flower, and bud drop.
So, how can we prevent Fuchsia from dropping flowers and buds? What are the maintenance issues that need attention? Let's share how to maintain Fuchsia to prevent flower and bud drop.
1. Water and fertilizer management should be in place. As we all know, the flowering period of Fuchsia is from April to August, almost 150 days, so it requires sufficient water and fertilizer, especially during May to June when it blooms the most vigorously. From March to the end of April, it is best to place it in a sunny indoor area for maintenance. During this period, it is necessary to increase the supply of water and fertilizer to promote the robust growth of Fuchsia and the formation of many flower buds. It is recommended to apply liquid fertilizer every 7 to 10 days, mainly using compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. At home, you can use fermented soybean cake water or rice washing water as fertilizer, diluted with water at a ratio of 1:6. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied every 15 to 20 days, using monopotassium phosphate fertilizer at a dilution of 1:1000 to promote the enlargement and increase of flower buds, making the flowers more vibrant and abundant.
2. Temperature control is key. From June to August, as the temperature gradually rises and summer days with high temperatures and intense sunlight become more frequent, it is more suitable to place Fuchsia in a brightly lit semi-shaded area for maintenance. Pay attention to frequent ventilation, keeping the potting soil moist, and keeping it away from heat sources such as air conditioners and TVs to prevent flower wilting. During the rainy season, prevent waterlogging and avoid getting the flowers wet with rain to prevent flower and bud drop. The potting soil should not be alternately dry and wet but should be watered evenly. Fertilization should follow the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently, and it should be light and not too strong.
3. Summer maintenance requires careful attention. Fuchsia is not heat-tolerant. After the start of the hottest days of summer, when the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius, the plant growth will be inhibited, most leaves will turn yellow, and the flowers will fall, entering a dormant state. At this time, it is essential to control watering, keeping the potting soil slightly moist; stop fertilizing, avoid direct sunlight, and prevent getting wet with rain, placing it in a cool and well-ventilated area for maintenance.
When does the flowering period of Fuchsia begin?
4. Pruning the flower branches should be timely. To encourage the plant to grow stronger and produce more flowers, in addition to pinching the tips during the seedling growing stage, you can also pinch the tips of Fuchsia before the "Start of Summer" to promote more new branches. The flower buds of Fuchsia are located at the axils of the upper leaves on the branches. The more branches that grow, the more flowers it will produce, resulting in a full plant shape with flowers arranged in an orderly and distinct manner.
5. Autumn management requires moving indoors. After the cool autumn arrives, the plant rejuvenates and produces new buds. At this time, you can trim the withered branches and old weak branches to maintain a full and symmetrical plant shape. By mid-September, it should be moved indoors for maintenance, which is beneficial for continuous flowering in the spring of the following year.
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