How to take care of the flowers bought
Today's focus is on introducing how to take care of the flowers bought and teaching you the tips for maintaining fresh flowers. It's quite useful knowledge, I suggest you bookmark it!
Beginners in flower cultivation usually have no concept of most plants. When buying flowers at the flower market, the owner will only tell you to water them every few days, but this is far from enough, because there is no exact answer to the frequency of watering. If you really follow this method, you are likely to kill the flowers.
Today, let me introduce to you the most common plants in the flower market and how to take care of them after buying them!
1. Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophytum comosum can tolerate semi-shade and prefers a cool and humid environment, suitable for a temperature of 15~25 degrees. Avoid direct sunlight in summer and place the pot in a well-ventilated area. Use natural water such as rainwater or river water for watering, and even air conditioning water can be used. If it's tap water, it needs to be dried in the sun for a while to remove the chlorine and also to make the water temperature closer to the air temperature. The principle of watering is: do not water until it's dry, and water thoroughly when it's dry.
2. Epipremnum aureum
Epipremnum aureum loves water and can tolerate shade. It doesn't require much sunlight, a little scattered light near the window is enough, and avoid direct sunlight. Water it when the topsoil is dry, usually every 3~4 days in summer, and make sure water flows out from the bottom of the pot each time you water. If it lacks water, the leaves will turn yellow, but never let it accumulate water, as it will rot the roots and the leaves will also turn yellow.
Epipremnum aureum grows fastest in spring and summer, preferring a warm environment of 20~28 degrees. It is afraid of the cold in winter, and the indoor temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees, or it will get frostbite.
3. Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that doesn't like water. Water it only when the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel wrinkled and soft. You can pour water into the saucer and let the pot sit at the bottom to absorb water. Usually, ensure good ventilation and plenty of scattered light, as poor ventilation can cause root rot.
4. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a light-loving and drought-tolerant plant with a long blooming period. Its main growing season is in autumn, winter, and spring, with summer being a dormant period. Now that the blooming period has just ended, do not water too frequently. When the pot feels light, water it. After the temperature rises to 30 degrees, strictly control the watering, and water the pot when it's short of water. In the summer, provide shade at noon, avoid direct sunlight and rain, as rain can cause black rot and root rot.
How to take care of the flowers bought
5. Rhododendron
Rhododendron is really beautiful but also challenging to care for. It requires a relatively high humidity level, ideally around 70%. If the humidity is not enough, you can use a plastic bag or spray water mist in the morning and evening. Although rhododendron likes moisture, it doesn't like the soil to be too wet, so don't water too frequently, especially for newly bought rhododendrons. Letting the young and weak seedlings dry out a bit is good for root growth. Avoid direct sunlight and provide scattered light.
6. Anthurium
Anthurium is a typical indoor foliage and flowering plant, native to tropical rainforests, so it prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. Do not expose it to strong light. Water it when the soil is dry and be sure not to spray water on the leaves in the evening. The leaves should not have water droplets at night, or else it may cause leaf burn, flower bud deformation, and discoloration.
7. Camellia
Camellia is a flower from the south, with the best growth temperature being 18~25°C. Apart from summer, it can be maintained in full sunlight in other seasons. When growing camellia outdoors, you can water it freely, just water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. When growing it indoors, water it less frequently. If you can feel moisture by inserting your finger into the soil, you don't need to water. Otherwise, water it. The most important thing in growing camellia is ventilation; poor ventilation can cause diseases and attract pests.
Caring for flowers is a happy thing that can make our home warm and beautiful, full of vitality and the scent of nature. Flower friends, what do you think?
The above is a detailed explanation of how to take care of the flowers bought and teach you the tips for maintaining fresh flowers. I hope this article can help you with green plant management!