How to care for epiphyllum in summer
This article introduces how to care for epiphyllum in summer and provides detailed methods for summer maintenance of epiphyllum flowers. Let's follow the editor and take a look!
Some flower enthusiasts have reflected that the epiphyllum they raise always fails to bloom normally, with flowers that are few and small, or even some that don't bloom at all during the season of flowering, and they can't find a specific solution. Today, Flower Expert will tell all the epiphyllum enthusiasts that as long as you do these four points well, your epiphyllum can also bloom profusely throughout the summer! Let's learn together.
One, Pinching leaves should be done with care
If you want epiphyllum to bloom beautifully, the seedlings need to be large enough. Therefore, based on this point, we need to pinch off some of the smaller and less healthy leaves that just emerged from the epiphyllum, leaving the large and long leaves to promote their continued growth. These large leaves will gradually age over time, and by the second year, these old leaves become the main "base" for the growth of flower buds. With more old leaves, more buds differentiate and grow, thus increasing the number of flower buds. With a large number of flower buds, there's no need to worry about epiphyllum not blooming.
Two, Sufficient sunlight is essential
Most cacti have a growth characteristic, which is the need for a large amount of sunlight during the growth and development process. Therefore, sufficient sunlight is also essential for epiphyllum to bloom vigorously. Simply place the whole pot in the sun. However, also be aware of the damage to the plant leaves by the intensity of sunlight, maintaining a moderate and sufficient light environment to promote rapid differentiation and germination of leaves, providing conditions for flower bud growth.
Three, Watering should be diligent
In summer, high temperatures and rapid evaporation, especially for epiphyllum that requires intense sunlight, can accelerate the loss of water from the soil environment. Even though epiphyllum is relatively drought-resistant, the lack of water can affect the normal extension of the roots and the growth and development of the entire plant, not to mention the impact on flowering. Therefore, we must always pay attention to the water content in the soil of the epiphyllum pot. After the soil dries out, water promptly and thoroughly to supplement the potting soil moisture and ensure normal nutrient absorption by the roots.
How to care for epiphyllum in summer
Of course, "diligent watering" here doesn't mean watering at random. Remember to water only after the potting soil is completely dry, allowing the soil environment to complete a cycle of dry and wet alternation. Too frequent watering will only lead to root rot in epiphyllum. Don't confuse the concept of diligent watering.
Four, Fertilizing should be accurate
The heat and drought-resistant growth characteristics of epiphyllum mean that it does not require a lot of fertilizer during the summer, but it must be accurate and appropriate to promote more and better-looking flowers. Many flower enthusiasts still use nitrogen fertilizer for epiphyllum in the summer, but nitrogen fertilizer promotes leaf growth of the plant, which is "putting in the wrong effort." Even if more is used, it is not effective, as it will only make the plant grow leaves frequently and may even cause fertilizer damage.
The correct approach is to use monopotassium phosphate at the beginning of summer and apply it to the leaves to promote nutrient absorption and enhance soil fertility. Then switch to using a high-phosphorus element fertilizer like "Flower多多二号" twice a month, which can ensure the nutrients needed for flower bud growth.