How to pot the newly bought Chinese roses
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Chinese roses are one of the top ten famous flowers in China and are known as the "Queen of Flowers." Now in May, it is the best time for Chinese roses to bloom, and many potted Chinese roses are available for sale. Many flower enthusiasts don't know how to handle their newly bought potted Chinese roses after bringing them home. Today, let's talk about the methods for dealing with newly bought potted Chinese roses to ensure they quickly adapt to the home environment, grow, and bloom smoothly.
1. Watering
Chinese roses require adequate water for growth, especially in May when the weather is relatively hot, and water evaporates quickly. Small potted Chinese roses may lack water in the soil within 2 to 3 days. The delicate flowers of Chinese roses need sufficient water support. If the soil dries out and watering is not done in time, the flowers will quickly wither, significantly shortening the blooming period. Of course, it's also important to avoid overwatering, as excessive watering can cause root rot and plant death.
Before watering Chinese roses, observe the potting soil first. If the soil surface is white and dry, and it feels dry to the touch, it's time to water. If the soil surface is moist, there's no need to water. Some flower enthusiasts like to place a water tray under the pot to catch the water that flows out. Be careful not to let the water tray accumulate water for a long time, as the pot can easily rot roots when soaked in standing water.
Most flower enthusiasts use tap water to water their plants, and the water from the tap is usually quite cold. It's best to water in the early morning or evening. The temperature at noon is too high, and using tap water to water the plants at this time can create a sharp temperature difference, easily stimulating the plant and damaging the roots.
How to pot the newly bought Chinese roses
2. Placement
Chinese roses belong to the strong-sun type of flowers, and theoretically, they can be placed in the sun after watering. However, considering most flower enthusiasts buy potted plants with flowers, too strong sunlight can shorten the blooming period. Therefore, for blooming potted Chinese roses, we can first place them in a well-ventilated semi-shaded area to enjoy them for a few more days. After the flowers have withered, move the pot to a well-ventilated and sunlit position, preferably outdoors. If outdoor care is not possible, place it on a ventilated balcony.
3. Pruning
Pruning Diseased and Pest-Infested Branches
Chinese roses are famously known as "medicine jars," and even in greenhouses where pesticides are regularly applied, it's hard to avoid some disease and pest residue. If the remaining diseases and pests are not cleaned up in time, bacteria and pests will gradually multiply, eventually becoming uncontrollable. Therefore, newly bought Chinese roses must be carefully observed, and any withered or yellow leaves should be pruned. If leaves and branches with obvious disease spots or bite marks are found, they should be pruned and sprayed with the appropriate fungicides or insecticides to nip the diseases and pests in the bud.
Pruning Withered Flowers
After the flowers of potted Chinese roses bloom for a period, they will wither. If the withered flowers remain on the branches, they will continuously consume the plant's nutrients, hindering the growth of subsequent leaves and the development of flower buds. It's important to prune the withered flowers in time.
When pruning withered flowers, don't just prune the flowers. Prune from 2 to 3 pairs of leaves below the withered flowers, removing both the withered flower and the section of the branch below it. This can induce the growth of lateral buds, and when the lateral buds develop into lateral branches, they can bloom a second wave of flowers.