How to water Chinese roses on the balcony in summer?
The editor will answer your questions about watering Chinese roses on the balcony in summer. Next, let me introduce to you.
Yesterday, I shared the watering method for outdoor potted Chinese roses in summer, and I believe many flower friends want to know how we should water them on the indoor balcony.
Watering potted Chinese roses on the indoor balcony in summer
The environmental characteristics of indoor balconies are very different from those of outdoors, which determines that the maintenance methods for Chinese roses on the balcony will be very different from those outdoors.
First of all, after entering summer, the direct sunlight on the balcony will decrease, and the leaves of Chinese roses cannot receive enough sunlight, but the sunlight is very likely to shine directly on the flowerpot. For Chinese roses, the branches and leaves are not afraid of the sun, but if the flowerpot is too exposed to the sun, it will affect the growth of the roots.
Based on the different sunlight conditions, when placing the flowerpots, try to let the branches and leaves receive more sunlight, while the flowerpot should be shaded as much as possible to avoid direct sunlight. When the branches and leaves of Chinese roses receive enough sunlight, they can photosynthesize, speed up nutrient exchange and transpiration. Transpiration is like a water pump that constantly allows the roots of Chinese roses to absorb water from the soil and supply it to the branches and leaves, thus forming a good cycle.
Southern-facing balcony
The southern balcony often does not receive direct sunlight at noon in summer, which is not a bad thing for potted Chinese roses, as it avoids the hottest time of the day. There is oblique sunlight in the morning and afternoon, so the overall sunlight is sufficient without being too hot.
In such an environment, when watering potted Chinese roses, pay attention to the changes in the moisture of the potting soil. When the potting soil is sufficiently breathable and the surface of the soil is dry, it is time to water.
How to water Chinese roses on the balcony in summer?
In the hot noon hours, you can also spray more water to cool down and increase the humidity of the air. The dry and hot balcony is prone to red spider mites. By spraying more water during the noon hours without direct sunlight, the occurrence of red spider mites can be reduced.
The watering time requirement for the southern-facing balcony is not strict, as it does not receive direct sunlight at noon, so watering at noon is within the allowed range, but it is still recommended to water in the morning or evening.
Western-facing balcony
The western-facing balcony has plenty of sunlight, but the duration of sunlight in summer is long and intense. While the branches and leaves of Chinese roses can withstand it, it is important to shade the flowerpot to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, which can cause the potting soil temperature to rise too high.
You can use a pot-in-pot method to block heat, or use a flower stand to place the pot below the window. If watering, first spray water on the pot wall to cool it down, and then water the potting soil. In the case of west-facing sunlight, the pot wall can become very hot, and pouring cold water directly can easily cause root damage due to the temperature difference.