Meihua Maintenance Methods Before Winter
Let me tell you about the related content of the woody flower Meihua, the maintenance method of Meihua before winter, the specific content is as follows:
1. Strengthen the management of fertilizer and water. After the beginning of autumn, apply organic liquid fertilizer to the pot soil every 7-10 days, mainly phosphorus fertilizer, and also apply 1-2 times of 0.1%-0.2% potassium dichloride phosphate solution. Pay attention to cutting off the tender shoots that germinate in autumn, as the tender shoots cannot mature before winter and consume nutrients in vain. Timely pruning can achieve the purpose of promoting bud formation.
2. The pot soil should not be too dry or too wet. After the beginning of autumn, gradually reduce watering for the potted Meihua. Potted Meihua is very sensitive to water, and overly wet pot soil can cause premature yellowing and defoliation, or even rot and death. Long-term excessive drought in the pot soil can also cause defoliation and affect bud formation and blooming. Therefore, watering should be done when the soil is dry, not watering when it is not dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. After the cool autumn, the amount of watering should be gradually reduced to make the branches full.
3. Proper pruning and shaping. To make the potted Meihua bloom more beautifully, it is necessary to thin and shape it. The lateral branches of the potted Meihua have fewer flower buds at the tips and should be appropriately shortened. The strong growing branches, weak and thin branches, intersecting branches, overlapping branches, dense branches, and dead branches on the lateral branches should be cut off. In autumn, the short branches are cut to 10 centimeters, and the long branches are left with 5-6 buds to be cut short, making the branches sparse and graceful, resulting in more and larger flowers. After pruning and shaping, the flowers will be abundant, large, and colorful in the following year.
From mid-September to late November, with the assimilation of leaves and the backflow and accumulation of nutrients absorbed by the roots, the root growth of potted Meihua reaches a peak. At this time, it is necessary to create good conditions for root growth and nutrient absorption, such as frequently loosening the pot soil, avoiding the pot soil from being too dry or too wet, and properly applying organic fertilizer. This is beneficial for the bud formation and blooming of potted Meihua.
After the beginning of autumn, the diseases and pests of potted Meihua relatively decrease. To reduce the irritation of pesticide spraying on the leaves, the concentration of the pesticide should be on the lower side, and the frequency of spraying should not be too frequent. This can avoid defoliation and bud drop. High winds are also a factor in causing defoliation. In case of high winds, the pot can be moved to a wind-protected and sunny place.
The above sharing on the maintenance methods of Meihua before winter, I hope it brings a little help to your life!