When does the laughing flower bloom in the month?
A comprehensive introduction to the topic of laughing flowers blooming in the month of packaging flowers and fertilizing, as well as the management of flowering period, will be discussed by the editor next.
Introduction: Recently, some flower enthusiasts have written to ask: "How to care for the laughing flowers in pot cultivation? Why do the leaf tips of laughing flowers burn during winter? What to do if the leaves and buds of laughing flowers fall off?" In fact, the laughing flower belongs to the Magnolia family, with a floral fragrance similar to bananas, hence it is also called banana flower. The branches and leaves of the laughing flower are dense, and the tree crown is neat and beautiful, blooming from April to May. The flower bud is about 2 centimeters long, with jade color晕 and purple-red edges, and the flower crown is semi-open and slightly open, resembling a smiling lips, hence the name "laughing flower."
The laughing flower enjoys light but avoids direct sunlight. In case of dryness and exposure to the sun, its leaves will wither. Among the fragrant flowers in the south, the laughing flower is more cold-tolerant than Michelia and Jasmine. In the East China region, if covered with a plastic cover and placed in a sunny and wind-protected area during winter, it can survive outdoors even in severe cold. Even if all the leaves fall off, the rootstock will not freeze. Therefore, as a potted fragrant flower, the laughing flower is loved by flower enthusiasts.
How to care for laughing flowers in pots?
1) Require a semi-shaded environment.
The laughing flower enjoys sunlight but avoids direct sunlight. If exposed to dryness and sunburn, the leaf color will fade. Therefore, the laughing flower can tolerate a semi-shaded environment and grows well in shaded greenhouses. In warm, humid, and well-ventilated conditions, the laughing flower grows most vigorously. Therefore, the laughing flower in pot cultivation should be placed in an environment with scattered light, slightly moist potting soil, and air humidity of about 65%~75%, with good ventilation and air permeability.
2) Water supply should be appropriate.
Although the laughing flower prefers a humid environment, it should not be overly wet. Its roots are mostly fleshy, and excessive watering or waterlogging after rain can cause root rot or trigger diseases and pests. During rainy seasons, we should control the humidity to maintain 75% and keep the soil slightly moist but not dry. During the growing period from April to September and before and after flowering, more water is needed to keep the potting soil moist. If the plant lacks water, the leaves will wither and turn yellow. In autumn and winter, it is enough to keep the potting soil moist without excessive watering. During the dormant period, the soil should be kept slightly moist.
3) Fertilization should be appropriate.
When applying organic fertilizer to the laughing flower, it should be fully fermented and decomposed, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied in conjunction. Before the new buds sprout, some well-rotted sheep manure or granular slow-release fertilizer should be applied around the pot and in the potting soil as a base fertilizer. Before the flower bud formation or after flowering, 2-3 applications of dilute liquid fertilizer should be applied. The fertilizer applied in the early stage of flower bud formation is to promote more bud formation and flowering, while the fertilizer applied after flowering is to replenish the plant's nutrients to promote more branching and leaf growth.
4) Pruning and shaping should be timely.
Usually, when the laughing flower plant is short and full, there is no need for pruning. However, before the spring sprouts, the diseased and withered branches produced during winter should be pruned to promote the growth of new buds and branches. After new branches grow, dense branches should be thinned appropriately.
5) Selection of cultivation soil.
The laughing flower has fleshy roots and requires well-drained, loose, fertile, and slightly acidic loamy soil. For potting the laughing flower at home, a mixture of 4 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of decomposed manure soil, and 1 part of sandy soil can be used. The flower pot should have a diameter of 15-25 centimeters.
For the home care of laughing flower pots, in order to promote more branching and flowering, it is necessary to repot and change the soil every 2-3 years to maintain the fertility of the soil. The timing of repotting is usually at the beginning of summer, around June, after flowering.
Why do the tips of the laughing flower burn in winter?
Although the laughing flower has a certain cold resistance, if the potted laughing flower is affected by frost, snow, and freezing during winter, the leaf tips will also burn. Especially after moving it indoors in winter, due to the dry indoor environment or sometimes overly wet soil in the pot, it can also cause the leaf tips to burn. In addition, if "raw" fertilizer that has not been fully fermented is applied, it can also cause tip burn.
Solution: In winter, the potted laughing flower can be placed in a sunny and warm area that can avoid frost and snow for maintenance. If placed in a plastic greenhouse with three sides sealed and one side ventilated, or in a greenhouse, the high humidity in the greenhouse or plastic greenhouse will prevent the soil from drying out, thus avoiding the burning of the leaf tips of the laughing flower.
When does the laughing flower bloom in the month?
What to do if the leaves and buds of the laughing flower fall off?
The reasons for the leaves falling off in winter care of potted laughing flowers are generally two: one is getting "cold" from frostbite; the other is placing it indoors or in a greenhouse, where the environment is stuffy, poorly ventilated, and the soil in the pot is too wet for a long time, resulting in yellowing and falling off of the leaves.
In addition, the laughing flower prefers a warm and semi-shaded environment. If the flower buds fall off before they open, the reasons are threefold: first, the transplanted seedlings (not potted seedlings) have more root damage; second, the potting soil is too wet or too dry for too long; third, the sudden change in environment when moving from indoors to outdoors.
Solution: If the branches are still green and there are still some leaves left after the flower buds fall off, from April of the following spring, it can be placed in a semi-shaded and semi-sunny area for maintenance. During this period, attention should be paid to not letting the potting soil become too dry or too wet, and the frequency of foliar misting should be increased, preventing direct sunlight at noon. Also, stop fertilizing, and new branches and leaves will grow again from May.
In summary, to avoid leaves and buds falling off in the home care of potted laughing flowers, proper care and management should be done in terms of watering, lighting, fertilizing, and temperature control. At the same time, the air humidity in the environment should be maintained at about 65%~75%, keeping the potting soil moist but not dry; proper lighting and being in a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment will help the laughing flower grow well, bloom more, and have a strong fragrance.
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