The Correct Way to Water Hanging Bells
Today, we will introduce the correct watering method for hanging bells, as well as the propagation methods and precautions in the green plant and flower care. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Hanging bells, also known as lantern flowers and lantern begonias, have unique flower shapes. When blooming, they look like strings of colorful lanterns swaying in the wind, making them highly ornamental and excellent potted flowers. Their blooming period is from April to December each year, and with proper care, they can bloom all year round. Here are some cultivation methods and precautions for hanging bells, using the right methods to make care easier and fill the pot with "lantern flowers." Let's take a look together!
Cultivation Methods for Hanging Bells
1. Fertilizing: When planting or repotting, use cake fertilizer or manure as a base fertilizer to increase soil fertility. In early spring, apply nitrogen fertilizer every half month. By May, apply a compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every half month to promote lush growth of branches and leaves. In autumn, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers twice, without nitrogen fertilizer. Fertilization should be paused in summer and winter.
2. Watering: During the growth period of hanging bells, water timely to replenish moisture. Water based on the dryness of the soil, watering after the soil is completely dry. The watering frequency is not fixed, generally about once every 3-7 days during the growing season. Reduce watering or stop watering during the high temperatures of summer and the low temperatures of winter. In dry weather, spray water on the plants daily to maintain a certain level of humidity.
3. Light: Hanging bells prefer a semi-shaded environment and are not tolerant to strong light. They need ample light during the growing period. They can be exposed to full sun in early spring, late autumn, and winter, and receive soft light at other times. In summer, they should be shaded to avoid direct sunlight.
The Correct Way to Water Hanging Bells
4. Soil: The soil should be loose and breathable, with good drainage and aeration, allowing the roots to fully expand and breathe easily. A mixture of 5 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 4 parts of sandy loam soil, and 1 part of cake fertilizer can be used. This type of soil mixture is loose and breathable, rich in nutrients, and very beneficial for the growth of hanging bells.
Precautions for Hanging Bells
1. Keep the potting soil dry before fertilizing and suggest spraying water after fertilizing to wash off any fertilizer on the leaves.
2. After fertilizing and watering, remember to loosen the soil and open windows for ventilation to prevent fertilizer damage and waterlogging.
3. Control the amount of water when watering each time, making sure to water thoroughly without causing waterlogging.
Do you understand the detailed introduction of the correct watering method for hanging bells, as well as the propagation methods and precautions mentioned above?