Methods for the care and management of summer-dormant flowers
A small plant knowledge, introducing the common sense of flower cultivation, the methods for the care and management of summer-dormant flowers, please see the detailed introduction below.
In summer, some flowering plants grow slowly, metabolism weakens, adapting to the high temperatures of summer by a dormant or semi-dormant state. For example, begonias, kaffir lilies, and geraniums maintain green leaves after dormancy, which is called evergreen dormancy; narcissus, hyacinths, cyclamen, tulips, and other flowers shed their leaves after dormancy, which is called deciduous dormancy. Therefore, in the summer care and management, it is necessary to master the physiological habits of these flowering plants and manage them carefully to ensure these flowers can safely "sleep" through the summer.
Specifically, the following points should be noted:
One, reduce light and ensure ventilation and coolness.
After entering summer, dormant flowers should be placed in a cool and well-ventilated area, avoiding direct sunlight. If conditions allow, a shade shelter can also be set up. When the temperature is high, water should be frequently sprayed around the plants and on the ground to lower the temperature and increase humidity.
Two, water appropriately and control the amount of water.
Summer-dormant flowers do not require much water, and the amount of watering should be strictly controlled. Since the roots of the plants are less active during dormancy or semi-dormancy, excessive watering can easily lead to root rot if the potting soil is too wet; too little watering can cause the plant roots to shrink. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the potting soil slightly moist.
Three, avoid rain and prevent water accumulation.
Since the dormancy period of summer-dormant flowers coincides with the rainy season, if the plants are rained on, or if water accumulates in the pot after rain, it can easily cause the roots or bulbs to rot and lead to leaf shedding. Therefore, the potted plants should be placed in a location that can avoid rain.
Four, reduce nutrients and stop fertilizing.
During the dormant period, as the plant's physiological activities weaken and nutrient consumption is minimal, no fertilizer is needed, as it can easily cause root or bulb rot, or even the death of the entire plant.
In addition, after the bulbs or corms of bulbous flowers such as cyclamen, hyacinths, tulips, and freesias have finished dormancy, the bulbs can be dug out, the dead leaves and soil removed, and stored in a ventilated, cool, and dry place (liers like lilies are buried in river sand). When the weather cools down and the temperature gradually drops, these summer-dormant flowers will quickly start to grow.
The above discussion on the methods for the care and management of summer-dormant flowers is hoped to bring a little help to your life!