Let me tell you about how to care for longevity flowers to make the old stakes bloom more and the pruning methods of longevity flower old stakes, which will surely help you. Let's learn about it together!
Caring for the old stakes of longevity flowers with the right "methods" will make them bloom more each year, with a full bloom every time.
Usually, the longevity flowers we buy are cuttings, and the plants are not very large. When we grow them at home, they will become old stakes after a period of time. For old stakes, we need to prune them in time, cut off the top, and leave only the thick main stem. When the lateral buds grow, will the growth of the old stakes be less vigorous? Will they bloom less? This is not true.
In fact, if the old stakes of longevity flowers are well cared for, they can bloom beautifully because the main stem can store nutrients. If the root system is developed, many lateral buds will grow on the branches, and the number of flowers will be much more than that of the small cuttings. The old stakes of longevity flowers can be grown for many years and do not need to be propagated every year. When growing the old stakes of longevity flowers, we must remember to fertilize and water them regularly and reasonably prune them to ensure good growth without problems.
Firstly, when growing old stakes of longevity flowers, we must provide them with suitable soil, which should be breathable and water-permeable. It is best to add half river sand or coal slag to the soil to ensure its breathability and water permeability. Watering should be done when the potting soil is half-dry, depending on the growth season. The pot should not be too large, 1-2 sizes smaller than the canopy, and avoid using deep pots.
Try to give them more sunlight in daily maintenance. In summer, 50% of the sunlight can be blocked, and in other seasons, place them in a well-lit area. Ensure good ventilation in summer, reduce watering, and choose fertilizers with high nitrogen content during the growth season, without missing other elements. During the flowering season, supplement with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, ensuring a frequency of 1-2 times a month. This way, our longevity flower old stakes will continue to grow.
How to care for the old stakes of longevity flowers to make them bloom more
While growing, if the branches become long, prune them in time, leaving two pairs of leaves and cutting off the rest. During the growing season, they will quickly produce more lateral buds. Stop pruning when flowering and let them bloom. More lateral buds mean more flowers, and it will be very easy to achieve a full bloom.
The reason why we can't grow old stakes of longevity flowers well at home is that we haven't taken good care of their root systems. Often, we are afraid to water them, and the fertilization is not enough, leading to fewer roots at the base of the main stem and serious aging of the branches, which can cause them to die or not bloom in the later stage. We must follow the methods mentioned by Xiaoqi, pruning, fertilizing, and watering, and not choose too large pots. The old stakes of our longevity flowers will grow enough flower buds every year, bloom in full bloom, and the shape of the old stakes will also be very beautiful, which can also be used as a longevity flower bonsai.
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