With the arrival of high temperatures in summer, many flowers and plants face challenges in growth. As a common ornamental plant, jiulan has strong vitality, but it still requires special care to maintain its vigor in the hot summer. This article will introduce in detail the care methods for jiulan in high summer temperatures, helping your jiulan survive the hot season.
Choose a suitable planting environmentIn the hot summer, the planting environment for jiulan is crucial. It should be planted in a place with sufficient sunlight and good drainage, avoiding low-lying or poorly drained areas to prevent root rot caused by accumulated water.
Water reasonablyIn the high temperatures of summer, the evaporation of water is fast. Jiulan needs sufficient water to maintain growth, but also be careful not to overwater to avoid root rot. Watering once a day is sufficient, adjusting according to the moisture level of the soil.
Fertilization managementIn the high summer temperatures, jiulan grows faster and requires more nutrients. You can increase the frequency of fertilization appropriately, but pay attention to the choice of fertilizer. It should be a compound fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, avoiding high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive growth of the plant.
Pruning and thinningIn the high summer temperatures, jiulan grows faster and can easily become too dense. It is necessary to prune and thin in time, removing diseased and weak branches and withered branches to facilitate ventilation and light, reducing the occurrence of diseases and pests.
Prevention and control of diseases and pestsIn the high summer temperatures, jiulan is easily affected by diseases and pests. Common diseases and pests include aphids, whiteflies, powdery mildew, etc. The control methods are as follows:
1. Regularly inspect the plants and clear pests and diseases in a timely manner;
2. Use biological pesticides or low-toxic pesticides for control;
3. Strengthen the ventilation and light of the plants to reduce the incidence of diseases and pests.
Shading and coolingIn the high summer temperature periods, it is appropriate to provide shading for jiulan, such as setting up shade nets, to reduce the plant's transpiration and reduce water evaporation. You can spray water to lower the temperature around the plant and improve its growing environment.
High summer temperatures bring certain challenges to the growth of jiulan, but with the correct care methods, it can maintain its greenery in the hot summer. I hope that the methods of caring for jiulan in high summer temperatures introduced in this article can be helpful to you, and wish your jiulan grows strong and healthy!