Flower Terminology Interpretation
This article comprehensively introduces the common knowledge of flower care, flower terminology interpretation, let's come and understand it together.
Flower Terminology Guide
※1. Noun Interpretation - Throttling Water
Throttling water is a process in the growth of flowers where watering is restricted or reduced to limit their vegetative growth, allowing nutrients to accumulate, which is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds and the formation of flower buds. For example, when growing bougainvillea, plum blossoms (peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, jasmines, winter coral, Buddha's hands, oranges, etc.), when the new shoots grow to about 20 centimeters, "throttling water" begins, which means not watering for 2-3 days. The plant, due to water shortage, begins to wither at the top leaves, then a small amount of water is added to restore the leaves, and this process is repeated 2-3 times. The growth at the top of the branches is inhibited, causing nutrients to concentrate and promoting flower bud differentiation.
2. Noun Interpretation - Return Water
Return water refers to the process of watering with clean water the morning after fertilizing in the evening. It can promote root absorption of nutrients and prevent fertilizer damage. Since the fertilizer applied the night before has permeated overnight, the concentration of nutrients is too high, which not only makes it difficult for roots to absorb but can also burn seedlings. After watering with "return water", the fertilizer in the soil is diluted, which is beneficial for root absorption. (More suitable for the following flowers: Western (National) Azaleas, Clivia, Camellias, White Orchids, Jasmines, Zephyranthes, etc.)
3. Noun Interpretation - Waist Water
"Waist water" is also called "half-cut water", which means the soil in the pot is "wet on top and dry at the bottom", that is, the upper part is moist and the lower part is dry. Due to poor soil drainage, the soil in the pot accumulates water, and the water poured cannot leak out from the bottom of the pot.
4. Noun Interpretation - Hard Water and Soft Water
Water is divided into hard water and soft water according to the content of salt. Soft water refers to water with a hardness below 8 degrees; hard water refers to water with a hardness above 8 degrees, containing a high salt content. Watering should preferably be done with soft water that does not contain salt.
5. Noun Interpretation - Wet and Dry
For some moisture-loving flowers such as azaleas, camellias, Chinese flowering crabapples, gardenias, and milan, watering should be done according to the principle of "wet and dry". When the surface of the cultivation medium turns white, water should be added until it is moist. It is necessary to keep the soil from being too dry or too wet for a long time, maintaining a state of "moisture".
6. Noun Interpretation - Dry and Wet
For potted flowers such as orchids, wintersweet, and geraniums that like dry conditions and fear waterlogging, watering should be done according to the principle of "dry and wet". Only when the cultivation medium is completely dry should water be added. "Wet" means not watering with "waist water"; the soil should be thoroughly wetted from top to bottom. If it is not thoroughly wetted, the roots will not be able to absorb water, which will affect their growth.
7. Noun Interpretation - Dry Preferably Wet
For five-needle pines, black pines, and drought-resistant plants, watering should be done according to the principle of "dry preferably wet". Only when it is completely dry can water be added, and waterlogging should be strictly avoided.
8. Noun Interpretation - Soil Moisture
It is usually expressed as a percentage of soil water content. The water required for flower growth is mainly absorbed from the soil, so the soil moisture is generally recommended to be 60-70% of the field water holding capacity.
9. Noun Interpretation - Field Water Holding Capacity
The field soil has a maximum water holding capacity, which is collectively referred to as the field water holding capacity, with a value of about 25%, which is the limit value of soil water holding capacity.
10. Noun Interpretation - Air Humidity
The size of air humidity is commonly expressed as a percentage of