How to care for longevity flowers
Do you know these? An introduction to green plants and flowers on how to care for longevity flowers and simple methods for caring for them. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Pay attention to these 4 points when caring for longevity flowers, even children can raise them well.
There are many varieties of longevity flowers, and the colors of the flowers they produce are also colorful. They are also very easy to care for. Moreover, longevity flowers have a beautiful meaning, symbolizing health and longevity. Placing a pot at home is not only auspicious and joyful but also has lush leaves and flowers, which are beautiful. Today, Xiao Hua is sharing 4 tips on how to care for longevity flowers.
1. Soil
The soil for growing longevity flowers is very important. They prefer loose, fertile soil with good drainage. As a succulent plant, the soil must be mixed with some river sand and garden soil. If there is no river sand, you can also choose to add some granular soil. Remember, you must not use heavy clay soil, as it can cause poor growth, root rot, and yellowing leaves, or even poor growth of the entire plant. Many flower enthusiasts directly choose succulent soil when selecting soil, which is a good choice. Longevity flowers are afraid of waterlogging, so the soil should have good drainage. Some flower friends also grow them directly with sand and add a little organic fertilizer water when watering, which also works well.
2. Light
Although longevity flowers enjoy sunlight, they need to be shaded appropriately during the blooming period to prevent the petals from drying out due to sun exposure. However, insufficient light for a long time before blooming can lead to few buds and dull flower colors. Therefore, during the hot summer, it is important to shade and protect from the sun. The optimal temperature for its growth is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. It should not exceed 30 degrees in the summer and not fall below 5 degrees in the winter.
3. Watering
Since longevity flowers are drought-resistant and prone to root rot, the watering principle is: do not water until it's dry, and water thoroughly when you do. It is different from other plants; other flowers need more watering in the summer to ensure moisture, but longevity flowers need less. Therefore, keep them in a well-ventilated, shaded place, and it's fine not to water for 3-5 days. However, it should not be left outside in the rain during the summer, as it can easily cause root rot and leaf yellowing. It's better for the potting soil to be a bit dry. Also, don't water too much in the winter. Place it on a sunny indoor balcony, let it bask in the sun, and it won't die even without watering for half a month if the surrounding temperature is low. Usually, watering every ten days or so is fine. Longevity flowers fear too much watering, poor drainage, and soil that is too wet, leading to root rot.
4. Fertilizer
Fertilizing longevity flowers depends on the condition of the potting soil. If the base fertilizer is sufficient, you can fertilize less or not at all. If the growth is not strong, you need to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Before blooming, apply more phosphorus-containing fertilizers to help flowering. During regular maintenance, apply thin fertilizers frequently, such as fermented rice water, and in September, you can water with potassium dihydrogen phosphate. This helps to promote new and flower buds.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to care for longevity flowers and simple methods for doing so. I hope it can help you.