Clove's moisture requirements
As a common ornamental shrub in the courtyard, lilac has won the favor of many gardening enthusiasts with its elegant fragrance. However, many novices often cause their plants to wither due to improper watering during the maintenance process. How to control the water demand of cloves? This paper systematically analyzes the key points of full-cycle water management of cloves based on scientific experimental data combined with senior gardeners 'experience. The seasonal dynamic adjustment strategy of the golden rule of cloves watering was tested by a professional soil moisture monitor and found that the optimal soil moisture content of cloves roots during the growth period (March to September) is 75-85%. It is recommended to use the "knuckle test method" in spring and autumn-insert the index finger into the second joint of the basin soil. If it is dry, water needs to be replenished, usually at an interval of 7-10 days; during high temperature periods in summer (>30℃), evaporation increases sharply, and water needs to be replenished every 48 hours. Once, but avoid the high temperature period at noon. Experimental data from the Academy of Forestry of China shows that the water consumption of cloves is reduced by 67% in winter (December to February). At this time, the soil should be kept in a slightly dry state and watered once every 15-20 days. Special attention should be paid to the heating environment in the north. It is recommended to use a humidifier to maintain the air humidity of about 40%. Research by the Beijing Botanical Garden on key technologies for water prevention and control has confirmed that irreversible damage will occur in the roots of clove after more than 48 hours of water accumulation. It is recommended to use the "sandwich drainage method": a 5cm ceramsite layer is laid on the bottom of the basin, a humus soil of perlite is mixed in the middle layer, and the surface layer is covered with pine scales. Special attention should be paid during the rainy season, and the flowerpot should be inverted immediately after heavy rain to drain the stagnant water. Smart maintenance tips extend modern gardening recommendations combined with smart devices: use a Bluetooth soil hygrometer (such as Xiaomi Flower Care) to monitor in real time and automatically remind when the value falls below 60%. It is recommended to spray the leaves in the morning in fine weather, while water supply can be stopped for 7-10 days in continuous rainy weather. Special reminder: Newly transplanted cloves need to maintain soil moisture at 90% for 2 weeks.
By accurately controlling the watering frequency and amount of water, and cooperating with scientific drainage measures, the survival rate of clove plants can be increased to more than 98%. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record the watering time, amount of water and plant status of each time, and gradually form a personalized management plan to make cloves bloom more lasting and fragrant.