Meihua Jiao, also known as Begonia flowers, is one of the traditional famous flowers in China. Its flowers are colorful and fragrant, deeply loved by people. It is not easy to make Meihua Jiao bloom in advance. Here, we will unveil the flowering promotion methods of Meihua Jiao to help you easily cultivate beautiful flowers.
Choose a suitable planting environmentMeihua Jiao prefers sunlight but is afraid of direct strong sunlight. When planting Meihua Jiao, a semi-shady and semi-sunlit environment should be chosen to ensure its normal growth. The soil should be well-drained to avoid waterlogging.
Trim timelyDuring the growth of Meihua Jiao, timely trimming is necessary to promote branching and flowering. Spring is the best time for trimming. The following points should be noted during trimming:
1. Trim away diseased, weak, intersecting, and dense branches to keep the plant ventilated and well-lit;
2. After trimming, apply some horticultural special ointment to prevent wound infection;
3. After trimming, fertilize appropriately to supplement nutrients.
Fertilize scientificallyMeihua Jiao requires sufficient nutrients during its growth. Here are some fertilization suggestions:
1. Spring: Apply nitrogen fertilizer to promote plant growth;
2. Summer: Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote flowering;
3. Autumn: Apply compound fertilizer to promote plant overwintering.
Water timelyMeihua Jiao prefers a humid environment but is afraid of waterlogging. The following points should be noted when watering:
1. Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging;
2. Water in the morning or evening, avoiding watering at high temperatures at noon;
3. Pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to prevent root rot.
Flowering techniques1. Control temperature: Place Meihua Jiao in a suitable temperature environment, generally controlling the daytime temperature at 20-25°C and the nighttime temperature at 10-15°C, which is conducive to Meihua Jiao blooming in advance.
2. Use hormones: During the vigorous growth period of Meihua Jiao, an appropriate amount of plant growth regulators can be sprayed, such as gibberellin, multiflorine, etc., to promote flowering.
3. Moderate shading: In the later stage of Meihua Jiao growth, moderate shading can promote its early flowering.
The flowering promotion methods of Meihua Jiao are not complicated. By mastering the above techniques, you can easily cultivate beautiful flowers. Flower cultivation requires patience and carefulness. I hope the above methods can be helpful to you.