How to Care for Anemone
Anemone, with its unique fluffy flowers and super cold resistance, has become a popular flower in northern gardens. However, to make this plant, known as the "Autumn Elf," bloom all year round, it is crucial to master a scientific care rhythm. The following will unveil the care secrets of Anemone from its growth characteristics to seasonal management.
Analysis of Anemone Growth Characteristics
Temperature-Sensitive Constitution
As a typical temperate plant, Anemone can remain robust in冰雪 at -15°C, but it easily wilts in 30°C high temperatures. A temperature difference of 15-25°C in spring and autumn is most conducive to flower bud differentiation, and shading is required in summer. It is recommended to use a mobile sunshade to achieve flexible temperature control.
Golden Water and Fertilizer Ratio
During the planting period, use the "damp and dry" watering method, combined with 0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar application. During the growing period, switch to the "sandwich fertilization method": use decomposed sheep manure as the base fertilizer at the end of each month, apply water-soluble fertilizer in mid-month, and stop applying nitrogen and increase phosphorus and potassium 20 days before the flowering period.
Seasonal Care Practical Manual
Spring Growth Management
In March, perform the first pruning during the germination period, retaining 3-5 main branches. In April, apply bone meal when repotting and use the "wet soil potting" technique to avoid root damage. At this time, you can perform division propagation, and be sure to apply wood ash to the cut surfaces to prevent decay.
Summer Protection Points
How to Care for Anemone
Build a sunshade net with 60% light blocking, and use the "morning and evening watering method" to avoid high temperatures at noon. Regularly spray garlic extract to prevent red spider mites, and immediately rinse aphids with dishwashing liquid diluted with water (1:500) when found.
Autumn Flowering Regulation
Start "gradual water control" at the end of August, combined with temperature differences in the morning and evening to stimulate flower bud differentiation. Use the "outer pot humidity increase method": fill the outer large pot with wet moss, and plant the plant in the inner pot, which can extend the flowering period by about 15 days.
Winter Storage Preparation
After the above-ground part withers, prune it level with the soil and cover it with 10cm of pine needles for insulation. In northern regions, it is recommended to use the "soil cellar overwintering method," keeping the cellar temperature between 0-5°C and regularly checking for mold on the bulbs.