Hangzhou Bell's cultivation methods and precautions in summer
The article provides insights into the green plant cultivation of Hangzhou Bell, focusing on its summer care and precautions. Let's delve into the details for you.
Also known as the inverted bell, Hangzhou Bell has an abundance of flowers. When in bloom, the flowers look like small golden bells hanging on the branches, charming and attractive. The name "inverted bell" comes from this appearance. Many plant enthusiasts are attracted by its beauty, but after cultivation, they find that it's almost a sure death in summer, leaving only the pot behind.
So, how can we break this pattern? What can we do to keep Hangzhou Bell safe in summer? Today, let's talk about some summer survival tips for Hangzhou Bell, hoping they are helpful to you.
Precautions for cultivating Hangzhou Bell in summer
The most important aspect of caring for Hangzhou Bell in summer is to prevent heat stress and reduce temperature, as the plant enters dormancy when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius and can die when it exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. This is why it is challenging to keep Hangzhou Bell alive during summer.
If you are not in the northern regions where summers are shorter and want to ensure Hangzhou Bell survives the summer, you must strictly follow these three points.
1. Control watering and avoid rain
Hangzhou Bell enters dormancy at 30 degrees Celsius and almost stops growing. At this point, it requires very little water. Do not water frequently because of the heat, as this can easily cause root rot and accelerate the plant's withering.
The correct approach is to strictly control water, only watering when the potting soil is fairly dry, and ensuring that a large amount of water flows out from the bottom of the pot after each watering. Although a lot of water flows out of the pot, the actual amount of water absorbed by the soil is not much because the soil itself is quite dry, so there's no need to worry about overwatering.
If the soil is very dry when you water, then only water around the edges of the pot. Do not let the soil become too moist.
In terms of watering, you should manually control the amount of water given, and since summer rainfall is abundant, it is also important to avoid rain, placing the plant in a spot where it cannot get wet. Summer rain is relatively dirty and can easily cause root rot if the plant gets wet.
2. Stop fertilizing
When the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, Hangzhou Bell stops growing, so you should stop fertilizing immediately. Continuing to fertilize can easily cause the plant to wither.
Some enthusiasts might wonder if stopping fertilization will cause nutrient deficiencies in Hangzhou Bell. However, since the plant is not growing and is in a dormant state with minimal consumption, it will not lack nutrients. Moreover, fertilizing at this time is ineffective as Hangzhou Bell cannot absorb it.
3. Provide shade and reduce temperature