How to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer
Do you know about these? Tips on how to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer and the correct maintenance methods for its blooming period in summer, the following editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Most of the flowers and plants we usually cultivate bloom in pink, red, and yellow colors, and after a long time, it's easy to get审美疲劳. Today, I'm going to introduce a plant variety with blue flowers: Plumbago auriculata. Its petals have 5 lobes, with clear veins and a blue hue, resembling small snowflakes when in bloom, giving off a fresh and unique appearance.
Plumbago auriculata is a variety that blooms in all seasons, but it blooms the most and best in summer. Starting from May, the main stems of Plumbago auriculata will produce a large number of flowering branches. To make the Plumbago auriculata bloom in a sea of blue flowers in summer, remember a slogan for maintenance: "Abundant water, abundant fertilizer, abundant sunshine."
Abundant water
Plumbago auriculata has a vigorous vitality and fast growth rate. Its branches also have a藤性, and if not pruned regularly, they can grow to be over 2 meters long. The growth rate in summer actually accelerates, and even young seedlings will become very lush in less than two months. The more branches and leaves there are, the more water is needed. Additionally, with the hot summer weather, the water in the pot's soil evaporates quickly. If watering is not timely, it can quickly cause the plant to lack water, leading to dehydration and death of the new tender branches and flower buds.
As the weather gets hotter, we need to frequently observe the potting soil of Plumbago auriculata. If the soil surface turns white and dry, water it immediately. Plumbago auriculata loves "drinking water" and should be kept in a slightly moist state. In summer, when it rains a lot, it's best to move the Plumbago auriculata outdoors to get rained on. Rainwater is better than浇 water, and Plumbago auriculata that has been rained on grows especially well.
How to care for Plumbago auriculata in summer
Abundant fertilizer
The root system of Plumbago auriculata is well-developed, and it's generally necessary to repot and change the soil once a year. This is usually done in spring or autumn. If your Plumbago auriculata has not been repotted for more than a year, it's also possible to change the soil in early summer. Waiting until after June to repot would be a bit late.
To grow Plumbago auriculata, you must use loose, fertile soil with good drainage and rich in humus, and slightly acidic. Soil dug from the roadside won't grow well. Those who dislike麻烦 can buy bagged nutrient-rich soil directly, or consider mixing their own soil. Here is a simple soil mixing formula: 3 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 1 part of perlite, 1 part of vermiculite, and add a little mature organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer. Mix all the materials evenly before using.
Plumbago auriculata consumes a lot of nutrients in summer and needs to be fertilized regularly to replenish nutrients. In summer, Plumbago auriculata grows leaves and flowers at the same time. Growing leaves require more nitrogen, while forming flower buds requires more phosphorus and potassium. If we use high-nitrogen fertilizer when growing leaves and high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizer when forming flower buds, it would be very troublesome. Since growing branches and leaves and forming flower buds often occur simultaneously, fertilizing should take both into account.