How to care for potted Chinese roses better
Today, the editor will explain how to care for potted Chinese roses better and introduce related green plant and flower care knowledge. Here are the detailed introductions for you:
Chinese roses were formerly known as "monthly reds" and are very flowering plants. There are fragrant Chinese roses, cluster-flowering Chinese roses, climbing rose vines, shrub roses, tree-like roses, and mini Chinese roses that bloom a lot. Chinese roses can bloom all year round, with many species, numerous petals per flower, and colorful hues, making them a very suitable flower plant for home planting. Xiaoya has also raised several pots of Chinese roses, from several years ago to now, some of which bloom a lot, even with the high temperature approaching forty degrees, there are still flowers blooming. How to care for Chinese roses to make them colorful, abundant in bloom, long-lasting, and fragrant?
Potted Chinese roses, 4 simplest "methods" to double the bloom amount, extend the blooming period, and enhance fragrance
To care for Chinese roses well and make them colorful, abundant in bloom, long-lasting, and fragrant, the following points should be considered:
1. Selection of potting soil
When starting to plant Chinese roses, this factor is very important, directly related to whether the Chinese roses can grow well, especially the selection of potting soil, which must be very fertile and loose to plant Chinese roses. In general, ordinary garden soil should not be used alone as it easily compacts and lacks nutrients. It's best to add more decomposed leaf soil, peat, etc.
The flower pot must have a good drainage hole and can be made of plastic or ceramic. The potting soil should consist of 4 parts decomposed leaf soil, 6 parts sandy loam soil, and some 5% of sesame meal or wood ash, which is more conducive to its growth.
2. Sufficient lighting
Chinese roses are very sun-loving plants, so they cannot lack sunlight, otherwise the branches will grow long and thin, with few flowers and no fragrance. In summer, if the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, it can be slightly shaded or placed in a place with diffused light and good ventilation.
How to care for potted Chinese roses better
3. Sufficient fertilization
During the growth period of Chinese roses, it is necessary to frequently use decomposed organic fertilizers because Chinese roses sprout, grow branches, and bloom every month, consuming a lot of energy. During the growth period, it is necessary to water in time, water when the potting soil dries, and ensure sufficient fertilization. Regularly supplement fertilizers, whether organic, compound fertilizers, or some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, as long as the temperature is not too high or too low, fertilization can be applied. Frequent fertilization leads to more blooms. Increase the use of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn, and do not fertilize during the summer heat and winter.
4. Pruning more
After each flowering, it is necessary to cut off the残花枯叶 to promote branching and the growth of new flower buds. The best pruning time for potted Chinese roses is from January to February in the south and February to March in the north. Always remove the spent flowers and finally, prevent diseases and pests by not placing them in unventilated areas and allowing them to be exposed to the elements. Caring for Chinese roses, pay attention to 4 "tips" for colorful flowers, abundant in bloom, long-lasting fragrance!
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