How to cultivate四季海棠 flowers
An article about the cultivation techniques and related knowledge of how to cultivate 四季海棠 and 四季海棠 potted plants, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
四季秋海棠 is a very beautiful herbaceous flower, not only the branches and leaves are graceful, but the small flowers are also very beautiful, making it very suitable for ornamental purposes on balconies and windowsills at home. 四季海棠 is a plant that blooms frequently, and if well cared for, it can bloom continuously throughout the year.
Regular pruning promotes new branches
Keeping a pot of 四季海棠 at home, if well cared for, can provide flowers for enjoyment all year round. It is a plant that blooms on new branches, and after each flowering, the plant will grow new branches again and then bloom.
To make 四季海棠 bloom frequently, it is necessary to prune its branches and leaves regularly, especially after each flowering, by promptly pruning the withered flowers and the overgrown branches, which will quickly encourage the plant to produce more new branches and then form flower buds and bloom.
Propagation by cutting branches
四季海棠 is easy to propagate by cuttings. The branches pruned should not be discarded, simply trim the bottom leaves and plant them in moist potting soil, place them in a shaded and well-ventilated area, and regularly spray water to keep the environment moist. The cuttings will soon root and survive, and it won't be long before they bloom.
Supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after pruning
四季海棠 can bloom multiple times and requires sufficient nutrients. If fertilization is infrequent, and the soil lacks nutrients, it will not bloom easily. Therefore, it is necessary to fertilize regularly to supplement nutrients.
During the growth period of branches and leaves, the plant can be watered with a fermented cake fertilizer once every two weeks, or a small amount of fast-acting compound fertilizer can be applied in the pot. After pruning the branches and leaves, it is necessary to fertilize again, at which time more fertilizers rich in phosphorus and potassium, such as monopotassium phosphate or Flower多多2, should be added to promote flowering.
How to cultivate 四季海棠 flowers
Keep the soil moist during the growing period
Spring and autumn are the peak growing seasons for 四季海棠. During these seasons, the plant grows rapidly, and it is important to avoid letting the potting soil become too dry. Water should be applied as soon as the soil dries out to encourage the plant to grow new branches and produce a large number of flowers. In the hot summer and cold winter, the plant grows slowly, and the water requirement decreases, so watering should be controlled appropriately. Frequent watering can easily cause root and stem rot. If the air in the growing environment is very dry, the humidity can be increased by spraying water around the potted plant, which is beneficial for the plant's growth.
Proper lighting
四季海棠 is afraid of direct strong sunlight but requires sufficient lighting during the growing and flowering periods. Long-term lack of sunlight can cause the branches to overgrow and affect normal flowering. In summer, when sunlight is intense, the 四季海棠 potted plant should be moved to a shaded and well-ventilated area. In autumn, increase the lighting time by placing it in a sunny area, allowing the plant to receive ample sunlight, which is more beneficial for growth and flowering.
Keeping a pot of 四季海棠 at home, if regular care is enhanced, pruning the withered flowers and overgrown branches promptly after flowering, and regularly supplementing phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, along with more exposure to sunlight, the plant can bloom continuously throughout the four seasons.
The above shared methods of how to cultivate 四季海棠 flowers and the cultivation techniques of 四季海棠 potted plants are provided as reference suggestions.