Is the Chinese Rose easy to care for and how to cultivate it?
A brief knowledge sharing with you about whether the Chinese Rose is easy to care for, how to cultivate it, and the precautions for growing Chinese roses. Next, the editor will introduce.
The Chinese Rose, also known as the Euphorbia milii, is very popular in homes. Most people cultivate the ones with red flowers, which can bloom continuously throughout the year with a very long blooming period. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is relatively easy to care for. Even with less watering, it won't have problems. However, many people grow it sparse, with flowers only at the top of a single branch or just growing branches without flowering. This is because you haven't mastered the right techniques. Today, I'll share the tips for indoor care of the Chinese Rose to achieve a full pot of blooms.
Firstly, the Chinese Rose seedlings we buy are usually small, with some being a single stem with a flower at the top, which is very unique. However, what we want is a Chinese Rose that grows into a full pot with many branches and continuous blooming. We must ensure that when the seedlings are small, the pruning must be kept up. When the branches grow out, they should be pinched off at the top. After the top is removed, it will grow multiple lateral branches from the bottom stem. When these lateral branches grow out, pinch them off again until the canopy is full, and then we can let it bloom.
Also, when caring for the Chinese Rose, we need to ensure that we use the right soil and pot. It belongs to the succulent category, so we should use a smaller pot, with granules accounting for five to seven parts. Never use nutrient-rich soil directly, as this can cause problems when cultivated at home. Once these two points are taken care of, we should ensure adequate sunlight, as it is a plant that loves light. Lack of light can lead to leggy growth, and a deficiency of light can also cause it not to bloom. Regardless of growth or dormancy, it cannot be without sunlight throughout the year. Place it directly in the sun and water it thoroughly when the potting soil is completely dry. If the ventilation is good, water it when the potting soil is about half dry.
Fertilizer should be chosen appropriately. If you are encouraging it to grow lateral branches, you should select a fertilizer high in nitrogen content, such as "Flower More No. 10." If it has already grown a large enough, and you want it to bloom continuously, it is recommended to use a high-phosphorus fertilizer, such as "Flower More No. 2." Fertilization does not need to be excessive, once or twice a month is sufficient, twice if it grows vigorously, and once if it grows slowly.
You can sprinkle some multi-element slow-release fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil. By following the method mentioned by Xiaoqi and keeping it in a well-lit environment, it can continue to grow and bloom as long as the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees Celsius. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, stop watering immediately and do not water at all. It will shed its leaves but will not have any problems. If you water it in an environment below 10 degrees Celsius, it is prone to rot.
Do you understand the detailed introduction of whether the Chinese Rose is easy to care for, how to cultivate it, and the precautions for growing Chinese roses that were mentioned above?