What to do after the Lily of the Valley blooms
Below is an introduction for netizens on when the Lily of the Valley blooms and how to handle it after blooming, as well as related content on how to cultivate more blooming Lily of the Valley, corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
When does the Lily of the Valley bloom
The blooming period of the Lily of the Valley is generally from July to October, from the height of summer to early autumn, about three months. During this period, the Lily of the Valley will bloom deep blue or white flowers, bright and beautiful. After mid-August, the flowers of the Lily of the Valley will gradually wither until they fade.
How to handle the Lily of the Valley after blooming
The pruning after the Lily of the Valley blooms is very important, leaving twenty to thirty centimeters of the above-ground part and a small amount of leaves, the rest should be cut off, then reduce the amount and frequency of watering, and fertilizing should be carried out normally, you can apply a nutrient solution once a week, and a compound fertilizer can be applied once a month.
Pruning: Post-bloom pruning is the most important step, which can not only avoid wasting nutrients but also benefit subsequent growth and blooming in the following year. First, the withered flowers should be cut off, and only about twenty to thirty centimeters of the above-ground part should be left. If the water supply is sufficient, more can be left appropriately. Note that a part of the leaves should be left and not all cut off.
Watering: The amount and frequency of watering should be reduced, and in winter, the water supply should be strictly controlled. The water used should also be noted, and rice washing water can be used, which contains more nutrients.
Fertilizing: After the flowers fade, fertilizing should be carried out normally. You can buy a special nutrient solution, about once a week, and you can also use compound fertilizer, which contains rich nutrients, but it doesn't need to be applied too many times, once a month is fine. As winter approaches, the required nutrients will gradually decrease, and the fertilizer can also be reduced.
How to cultivate more blooming Lily of the Valley
How to cultivate more blooming: Prune branches, fertilize promptly, reduce watering, and pay attention to warming.
Temperature: The most suitable growth temperature for the Lily of the Valley is between 16-24°C. If the temperature is lower than 5°C or higher than 30°C, growth will stagnate, not to mention blooming.
Light: The healthy growth and abundant blooming of the Lily of the Valley are inseparable from sufficient light. As the Lily of the Valley is a photophilous plant, it is best to place it in a sunny location during maintenance. If the lighting time is short, it will affect the differentiation of flower buds and also affect the normal growth of flowers.
The above-sharing on post-blooming handling methods for the Lily of the Valley, when the Lily of the Valley blooms, and how to cultivate more blooming Lily of the Valley has been fully introduced, hoping to bring some relevant knowledge to netizens.