When does the "Dragon Spitting Pearls" bloom?
This article introduces a small experience of life, discussing when the "Dragon Spitting Pearls" blooms and a simple introduction to the topic of flowers and plants. Next, the editor will introduce it to netizens.
The "Dragon Spitting Pearls" is a perennial evergreen vine with a long blooming period, making it very suitable for ornamental potted plants. Properly cultivated, it can bloom three times a year, starting from May and extending to December, which is very ornamental. Below, I will specifically introduce the blooming time and maintenance methods of the "Dragon Spitting Pearls."
I. Blooming Time
The blooming time of "Dragon Spitting Pearls" is usually from June to September. Through professional water and fertilizer control, the blooming period can be extended from May to December. In addition to water and fertilizer, proper pruning can also promote the plant to produce more branches and flowers. Before new branches sprout in March and April, cut all the branches above 15 cm away from the pot opening to effectively promote the sprouting of new branches, so that the flower buds will bloom in May. After the first flowers fade, promptly cut the old stems short and loosen the potting soil, apply a light fertilizer, and by August and September, you can see the second blooming. After the second flowers fade, the same pruning, loosening the soil, and fertilizing will result in blooming by December.
II. Maintenance Methods
1. Pruning
Every March and April, the new branches of "Dragon Spitting Pearls" will start to sprout. At this time, you need to cut off all the upper branches in the area above 10 cm from the pot opening, so that the plant will grow more new branches, and the flowers of "Dragon Spitting Pearls" will appear in May.
2. Fertilization
After the first flowers of "Dragon Spitting Pearls" fade, remove the old flower stems and loosen the potting soil, and apply some fertilizer because the first flowering has already consumed a lot of nutrients. After applying sufficient fertilizer, new flowers can grow by September. After the second flowers fade, follow the same method to cut off the old branches, loosen the soil, and apply fertilizer, and by December, the flowers will bloom again.
3. Controlling Height
Controlling the height of the "Dragon Spitting Pearls" plant can make it look more beautiful and full. If necessary, you can pinch the top to prevent the branches from growing too long and affecting flowering. As a vine plant, the stems can be disorderly and need to be removed of excess stems.
The above content about when "Dragon Spitting Pearls" blooms and a simple introduction to its blooming period, have green plant enthusiasts understood it all?