These 6 kinds of flowers
Modern life is fast-paced, and there are always people troubled by the difficulty of their indoor green plants to bloom continuously. In fact, choosing the right variety can easily achieve flowers all year round. The 6 long-blooming plants introduced today not only require simple maintenance but also brighten up your living space with colorful flowers for 365 days.
Periwinkle: The名副其实's four-season sprite
Secrets to bloom all year round
This seemingly fragile little herbaceous flower can continue to bloom in an environment above 15℃. Its unique physiological mechanism allows new flower buds to continuously sprout with the growth point, making it possible to bloom continuously all year round in southern regions.
Special maintenance techniques
Mixing sandy soil with perlite improves drainage, and adding phosphorus and potassium fertilizers every month ensures the energy for continuous blooming. Pinching the heart can promote the differentiation of lateral branches and create a full pot effect.
Bougainvillea: 240 days of color狂欢
Extended blooming plan
Using blooming control technology, water control for 20 days combined with full sunlight can stimulate the plant's blooming potential. Dwarf varieties are more suitable for balcony cultivation, and combining with an arch-shaped support can create a three-dimensional flower wall.
Pruning guidelines for shaping
After flowering, cut back to 3-4 nodes, and regularly remove inner branches to maintain ventilation. In the north, cut back heavily before winter, and combine with insulation measures to extend the blooming period to December.
Champion: A warming presence in winter
Characteristics of blooming across years
Its short-day feature makes its natural blooming period perfectly coincide with the Spring Festival. By controlling the duration of light exposure, it can achieve annual production. Avoiding light at night is a key condition to promote flowering.
Key points for summer maintenance
Place it on a north-facing windowsill in summer, keeping the matrix slightly moist. Use the immersion pot method for watering, combined with carbendazim to prevent root rot. Repot in September to wake up the plant for a new blooming period.
Pelargonium: 210 days of visual feast
These 6 kinds of flowers
Techniques for cultivating a burst of flowers
Using a hanging basket cultivation method, choosing trailing varieties can create a 1-meter flower waterfall. Regularly turning the pot ensures even light exposure, and removing old leaves promotes the differentiation of new buds.
Intelligent fertilizing system
High-nitrogen fertilizers promote growth during the germination period, and flowering-specific fertilizers are used during the budding period. A combination of slow-release fertilizer and liquid fertilizer is used to maintain continuous nutrients (G-Y).
Rose: The eternal classic of blooming
Regional adaptive varieties
Recommended 'Red Dragon' heat-resistant varieties in the south, and 'Golden Celebration' cold-resistant varieties in the north. Miniature roses are suitable for balconies, and climbing roses create a three-dimensional flower corridor.
Strategy for pest and disease control
Regularly spray neem oil to prevent spider mites, and hang yellow sticky boards to monitor thrips. Maintain ventilation at the base and clear leaves in time to prevent the spread of pathogens.
Dahlia: Half-year blooming visual shock
Tuber rejuvenation technology
Retain a 20cm stem after flowering to nourish the bulb, and store the bulbs with sawdust to keep them dry. Propagate by dividing bulbs in spring, ensuring each piece of root has 1-2 buds to ensure survival.
Secrets for controlling flower shape
Thin out buds to retain the main flower, and use a support frame to prevent toppling. The most colorful flowers occur when the temperature difference between morning and evening reaches 8℃, and adding an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate can enhance the color of blue varieties.
Mastering the growth patterns of these plants and combining them reasonably can achieve alternating blooming throughout the four seasons. From the balcony to the courtyard, choose 3-5 varieties for combined cultivation to easily create a never-ending home garden. Regularly record blooming logs, observe the plant's growth rhythm, and you will find that living in sync with nature is full of surprises.