How to Prune the Longevity Flower to Make It Bloom Profusely
You may not know how to prune the longevity flower to make it bloom profusely, as well as the pruning and maintenance of the longevity flower in autumn. Next, the editor of this site will introduce it to everyone.
The scientific name of the longevity flower is "Chrstmas Kalanchoe". The flowers cluster together, and it has gained many people's love for its melodious name and bright and beautiful flowers. The longevity flower is native to Madagascar in Africa and prefers a warm and humid growing environment, with a suitable temperature of 15-25 degrees. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be raised indoors and the temperature strictly controlled during the cold winter. Next, let's learn about the techniques for maintaining the longevity flower in autumn from aspects such as watering, pruning, and methods for making it bloom profusely.
1. Watering in Time
The longevity flower is a succulent plant that does not require much water, but it prefers a slightly moist growing environment. In summer, which is the dormant period of the longevity flower, the absorption of water and nutrients is very slow, so it is only necessary to keep the soil slightly moist, and excessive watering can easily cause root rot. In autumn, as the temperature gradually decreases, below 30 degrees Celsius is the peak growing season for the longevity flower. At this time, it is necessary to provide sufficient water supply for the longevity flower. If raised outdoors, the frequency and amount of watering need to be increased because the water evaporates quickly outdoors. After watering, be sure to place the longevity flower in a well-ventilated area to avoid waterlogging.
2. Pruning of Flower Leaves
In autumn, it is the peak growing season and blooming time for the longevity flower, which requires appropriate pruning. Cut off the withered branches and leaves after flowering and the flower buds that cannot bloom, and apply some wood ash to the wounds of the flower branches after pruning, which can help the wounds heal faster.
3. Method for Making It Bloom Profusely
Autumn is the flowering season of the longevity flower. If you want the longevity flower to bloom profusely, you should fertilize it with organic fertilizer once or twice a month when it does not bloom in spring and summer. Approaching autumn, apply a large amount of fertilizer and water, and then wait for the flowering season. The longevity flower will be full of blooms. In addition, the longevity flower needs more than 4 hours of sunlight every day and keeping the temperature between 15-25 degrees Celsius to provide a warm and suitable environment for its growth.
The above content introduces how to prune the longevity flower to make it bloom profusely and the pruning and maintenance of the longevity flower in autumn. I hope it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!