How to care for the longevity flower during its blooming period
Abstract: This article introduces the care and key points for maintaining the longevity flower during its blooming period and the green plant flower care. Please see the detailed introduction below.
The longevity flower is a plant that everyone enjoys growing, mainly because it is very easy to care for. Normally, the branches that are pruned can be inserted into a moist pot and will root and grow into new seedlings. Starting from January every year, the longevity flower begins to bloom in succession, adding a touch of spring to the home and creating a festive atmosphere during the holidays.
The blooming period of the longevity flower is relatively long. If you pay attention to the following details after it has bloomed, its blooming period can be extended, thereby increasing the time for appreciation.
One, pay attention to shading after the longevity flower blooms
Before the longevity flower buds and blooms, we usually put it in a sunny place to care for it in order to make it bloom earlier. Allowing it to receive plenty of sunlight can promote blooming. However, if it continues to receive sunlight after blooming, the rate of flower opening will speed up, meaning they bloom quickly and also fade quickly.
Therefore, after the longevity flower blooms, you can move the potted plant to a place without sunlight to reduce its exposure time, which can slow down the blooming process and extend the blooming period.
Two, avoid placing near radiators
Many flower enthusiasts experience wilted leaves and flowers when growing longevity flowers in winter, and some of this is due to incorrect placement. In winter, after indoor heating, houseplants should be kept at a certain distance from heating equipment, as proximity to the heat can easily cause the plant to wilt.
You can gather all the plants in the house into one area. In a dry environment, they will release some humidity, preventing the plant leaves and flowers from drying out and wilting.
Three, increase air humidity
After the longevity flower blooms, if the environment is too dry, it will accelerate flower dropping. After indoor heating, although the temperature is suitable for plant growth and blooming, the air environment becomes very dry, leading to dry leaf tips and early flower drop.
In a dry and high-temperature environment, flowers mature faster. You can delay the blooming period by sprinkling water around the potted plant every day and reducing the ambient temperature. Placing a pot of water near the potted plant can also increase air humidity, which is beneficial for the growth of the longevity flower.
Four, reduce watering after blooming
During the blooming period of the longevity flower, both overly dry and overly moist potting soil can affect the blooming period. A lack of water in the potting soil can cause the plant to dehydrate and wilt, leading to leaf and flower drop. However, excessive moisture can impede normal root respiration, easily causing root rot and leading to yellow leaves and flower drop.
Therefore, during the blooming period of the longevity flower, it is important to water appropriately. Water should be added promptly when the surface of the potting soil is dry, and watering should not be frequent when the soil is moist. Maintaining a slightly moist but not overly dry state is sufficient.
Five, do not fertilize during the blooming period
In the early stage of bud formation of the longevity flower, applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can increase the number of blooms and promote blooming. However, after the flowers have opened, neither nitrogenous fertilizers nor phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied. Because fertilizing during the blooming period can easily cause root burn and result in premature flower drop.
Fertilization can wait until the end of the blooming period, after a systematic pruning, and then applying some dilute compound fertilizer to promote plant growth.
If you want to extend the blooming period of the longevity flower, you can reduce lighting and watering during regular care, pay attention to the placement position, and maintain the indoor temperature and humidity, which can help extend the blooming period relatively.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to care for the longevity flower during its blooming period and the key points for maintaining it. I hope this article can provide you with help in green plant management!