When does Milan bloom?
As a typical aromatic tropical plant, Milan is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts for its elegant aroma and exquisite small flowers. However, many flower lovers have found that their Milan only grows leaves but not flowers. What are the hidden maintenance misunderstandings behind this? This article will comprehensively analyze from flowering rules to maintenance points. Analysis of the characteristics of Milan's flowering period. The ultra-long flowering period continues to bloom. Milan's flowering period spans both summer and autumn, and continues to open from May to November. 7-8 The peak flowering period reaches the high temperature of the month. Each branch can carry 70-100 small flowers. Yellow flowers the size of rice grains form a 5-10cm panicle, giving off a quiet aroma in the sun. The five main reasons for not blooming in Milan are improper light management. The seedlings can be maintained in semi-shade, and mature plants need to be exposed to direct light for 6 hours a day. Experimental data showed that when the light intensity was lower than 3000lux, the flower bud differentiation rate in Milan dropped by 72%. It is recommended to have full sunshine in spring and autumn, and appropriate shade at noon in summer. Temperature control imbalance Growth is stagnant below 16℃, and 25-30℃ is the optimal temperature for flower ear formation. In winter, it is necessary to maintain a wintering temperature above 12℃, and move it outdoors for maintenance after the spring temperature stabilizes at 20℃. During the growth period of unbalanced nutrient supply, decomposed cake fertilizer and water (the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is 1:1:1) are applied every month, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (concentration of 0.2%) is switched to foliar spraying during the bud stage, which can increase the flowering volume by 38%. Improper water control, use the "see dry, see wet" watering method, and pour water thoroughly when 3cm of topsoil is dry. During the flower bud differentiation period, water is appropriately controlled for 7-10 days to promote reproductive growth through water stress. Wrong pruning timing: Re-cut in spring to retain 15cm of main stem, and cut off residual flowers in time after flowering. Avoid autumn pruning and prevent cutting off differentiated flower buds. Scientific maintenance and flower promotion techniques simulate Milan's native environment, control the temperature difference between day and night at 8-10℃, and cooperate with all-element nutrient solution supplementation to achieve multiple blooms throughout the year. Regular treatment with gibberellin (50ppm) can extend the flowering period of a single flower by 3-5 days.