How to care for newly purchased Rovia flowers
As a flowering expert in the succulent family, Rovia flowers are deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts for their delicate petals and ultra-long blooming period. New Rovia flowers require special care to quickly adapt to the environment. This article will systematically analyze the key points of cultivation from seven dimensions, from light control to blooming period management.
One, Light and Temperature Management
1.1 Light Intensity Control
Rovia flowers require 6-8 hours of scattered light per day, can accept full sun in spring and autumn, and need to use a sunshade net to filter the strong midday sunlight in summer. Regularly rotate the flower pot to ensure even light exposure and prevent one-sided elongation.
1.2 Temperature Regulation Strategy
The optimal growth temperature is 15-28°C, and it is necessary to maintain above 5°C in winter. In the northern regions, they should be moved indoors by the end of October, using a heating mat to prevent frost damage. When the temperature exceeds 32°C in summer, ventilation needs to be enhanced and water spraying is used to cool down.
Two, Water and Nutrition Management
2.1 Scientific Watering Schedule
Use the "wet-dry alternating" method: water thoroughly when the top 3cm of the potting soil dries in spring and autumn, and only maintain the matrix slightly moist during the summer dormancy period. Use a long-spouted pot to slowly pour water along the pot wall to avoid water accumulation in the core of the leaves.
2.2 Fertilizer Proportion Scheme
In the growing period, apply a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium 5-10-5 liquid fertilizer every 15 days, and switch to a 0-10-10 high-phosphorus fertilizer during the bud formation period. Apply slow-release granular fertilizer before stopping fertilization in winter to ensure continuous nutrient supply.
Three, Substrate and Container Selection
3.1 Substrate Formula Optimization
Mix in a ratio of peat:akadama:perlite = 4:3:3, and add 5% bone meal to increase calcium. When repotting in the spring, keep 1/3 of the heart soil, and the new soil needs to be treated with high-temperature disinfection.
3.2 Flower Pot Matching Principle
Choose red pottery or green mountain pots, with a diameter 3-5cm smaller than the canopy. Place a 3cm thick layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot and use a breathable mesh to prevent the loss of the matrix.
Four, Blooming Period Management Skills
4.1 Timing of Deadheading
When the flowers wither by 80%, cut obliquely 2cm from the base of the flower stem. Use alcohol to disinfect the scissors, and apply carbendazim to the cut to prevent infection.
4.2 Recovery Nursing Process
After pruning, apply a mixture of seaweed extract and brassinolide solution, and supplement trace element fertilizer every 10 days. Maintain a day-night temperature difference of 8-10°C to stimulate the differentiation of new buds.
Through a systematic nursing program, Rovia flowers can achieve an ornamental effect of over 200 days of blooming per year. Mastering the matrix proportion and the coordinated management of light, water, and fertilizer, even gardening beginners can cultivate a flourishing Rovia flower landscape.