How to take care of sunflowers in summer
The editor introduces how to take care of sunflowers in summer and the detailed correct maintenance methods for sunflowers in the green plant and flower category. Let's get to know together.
Sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers in summer. They are not afraid of heat or sunshine, and are very easy to care for. They keep blooming continuously with an exceptionally long blooming period, almost having flowers to look at every day. Although sunflowers can bloom in all seasons, summer is when they bloom the most vigorously. If you want sunflowers to bloom in full bloom, you must do four things, let's take a look~
1. Regular pruning
Sunflowers grow very fast, and the high temperatures of summer do not slow down their growth. The branches can grow a lot in a week. Many sunflower enthusiasts plant multiple plants in one pot, and if they do not pay attention to pruning, the branches will block each other from sunlight, making the plant look "shaggy" and reducing the number of flowers. Therefore, during the growth of sunflowers, we need to prune them from time to time, cutting off the poorly growing branches and shortening the overly long branches to maintain a proper spacing between branches and keep the whole plant neat and well-ventilated.
2. Control watering
The stems and leaves of sunflowers are succulent, storing a lot of water, which gives them strong drought resistance. Therefore, even in summer, you should not water sunflowers too much, as excess water can accumulate inside the pot and cause root rot over time. Water sunflowers only after observing the potting soil, and water when the surface of the soil looks white and dry. If the surface of the soil is moist and not dry, do not water.
3. Get plenty of sunshine
Sunflowers love the sun. They need plenty of sunlight in any season, and even the harsh summer sun won't burn them. The leaves of sunflowers and the development of flower buds require a lot of energy, and sunlight is the only way for the plant to get energy. If there is not enough light, growth and flowering will not be good. Therefore, try to place the pot in a well-lit position, preferably with full-day sunlight. The more they are exposed to the sun, the better the growth and the more flowers they produce.
How to take care of sunflowers in summer
While maintaining sunlight, also pay attention to the ventilation of the environment. Try to keep them outdoors. If only indoor care is possible, place them on a balcony, window, or other well-ventilated area. Although sunflowers are tough compared to ordinary flowers and can survive even in poor ventilation, if you want them to bloom in full bloom in summer, you still need good ventilation. After the air circulates, the plant's photosynthesis will also increase, greatly improving the efficiency of photosynthesis and allowing the plant to convert more energy.
4. Supplement fertilizer
Actually, sunflowers are not particularly fond of fertilizer, but since they are in full bloom in summer, we still need to supplement them with fertilizer to provide enough nutrients for growth. Every 40-50 days, add a small amount of organic fertilizer, such as decomposed cow or sheep dung or soybean cake fertilizer, into the potting soil. When flower buds appear at the branch tips, add some high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as Huaduo No. 2, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, or flowering plant nutrient solution, every 7-10 days. When sunflowers absorb sufficient nutrients, they will produce large and beautiful flowers.
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