How to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer to make it bloom and fill the pot
Today's sharing: How to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer to make it bloom and fill the pot, and a detailed explanation of the green plant and flower care methods for making Plumbago auriculata bloom vigorously in summer, let's introduce it next.
In summer, Plumbago auriculata can be said to be one of the best flowering plant varieties, blooming from June to September, with waves of flowers on the branches without interruption. Plumbago auriculata has 5 petals, small flowers, a long tubular shape, and hangs blue and full on the branches, bringing a coolness to the hot summer. If you want to make Plumbago auriculata bloom in summer, simply fertilizing and watering is not enough. You need to learn to "cut" first, and then "care," let's take a look~
First, learn to "cut"
Those who have grown Plumbago auriculata know that this plant grows very fast, especially under the high temperature and strong sun in summer. Its branches can grow a lot in one or two weeks. Moreover, the branches have a strong ability to produce lateral branches and are very tolerant to pruning. After pruning a main branch, it often sprouts 2-3 lateral branches. When these lateral branches grow, the branch tips will bring a cluster of flower buds. Therefore, if you want Plumbago auriculata to bloom more in summer, you first need to do a good job of pruning.
Generally speaking, Plumbago auriculata needs pruning in two situations:
Long branch pruning
The branches of Plumbago auriculata grow relatively fast, and when the branches reach their ideal length, even if they have not bloomed yet, they should be pruned. We trim the top of the branches to prevent them from growing too long, allowing the lateral buds to absorb more nutrients to promote the growth of lateral branches. The more branches there are, the more flowers will bloom, and the stronger the branches, the higher the quality of the flowers.
Deadheading
When the flowers of Plumbago auriculata fade, we should promptly prune the dead flowers. When pruning, don't just cut the dead flowers. Cut from 1-2 pairs of leaves below the dead flowers, removing the dead flowers along with a part of the branch below them. This can better promote the germination of lateral buds.
Also, learn to "care"
In summer, remember one sentence for caring for Plumbago auriculata: "Plenty of water, plenty of fertilizer, plenty of sun."
How to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer to make it bloom and fill the pot
Plenty of water
The leaves of Plumbago auriculata are delicate and not drought-resistant, and they will wilt if there is a lack of water. Additionally, the water in the soil of the pot evaporates quickly in the hot summer weather, so more water should be given to Plumbago auriculata in summer than in other seasons, keeping the soil slightly moist.
In daily care, you should often check the potting soil of Plumbago auriculata. If the soil surface turns white and dry, water it immediately. If it rains, it's best to move the pot outside to get rained on. However, avoid getting rain on Plumbago auriculata that is blooming, as rain can cause a large number of flowers to fall.
Plenty of fertilizer
Plumbago auriculata blooms a lot in summer and consumes a lot of nutrients, so we need to fertilize regularly to supplement the plant's nutrition. In summer, Plumbago auriculata grows branches and leaves while also developing flower buds. Therefore, when fertilizing, we should consider both the branches and leaves and the flower buds, choosing a balanced fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.