How to grow good roses in a封闭 balcony?
Today I will explain in detail the contents related to growing roses in a封闭 balcony, the following is a detailed introduction.
How to grow good roses in a封闭 balcony? These 4 points are key!
Recently, many flower enthusiasts have been asking: How to grow roses well on indoor balconies? This question has indeed puzzled many people, so today let's talk about the secrets of growing roses on indoor balconies.
Five important considerations for growing roses on indoor balconies
To grow roses well on indoor balconies, we first need to ensure that there is sufficient sunlight on your balcony. Roses are sun-loving flowers, and sufficient sunlight is the premise for their healthy growth. If your balcony does not have more than 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, it is recommended to give up the idea of growing roses.
With the premise of sufficient sunlight, we can focus on the following five points to grow roses well.
1. Potting soil configuration
The most important factor in growing roses on indoor balconies is the potting soil configuration. If the potting soil is properly configured, it can greatly reduce the difficulty of cultivation.
For novice flower enthusiasts, the most challenging part of growing rose盆栽 is watering. The biggest characteristic of indoor balconies is poor ventilation, and in such conditions, the potting soil loses moisture slowly. If the potting soil is not properly mixed, it is very easy to cause root rot.
Indoor balcony rose potting soil:
Usually, there won't be too many rose pots on indoor balconies, so it is recommended to buy specialized rose soil. However, note that you should buy soil with a pine bark and peat mixture, and avoid using coconut brick soil mixtures.
Even for the specialized rose soil with a pine bark mixture, it is not recommended to use it directly. It is suggested to mix 1/5-1/4 of large particle vermiculite or perlite to increase the soil's aeration. With better soil aeration, watering will not be as difficult, and even if watered a bit too much occasionally, it will not easily cause root rot. You can refer to more rose soil mixtures in the book "How to Grow Roses from Scratch."
2. Watering frequency
Good potting soil configuration will make watering much easier. Just follow the principle of watering when the soil is completely dry. Check the moisture of the potting soil before each watering, especially when newly planted. Observe the dryness of the soil surface and feel the moisture by hand. If the soil feels dry, it may be time to water. Note that this is a "may," and we still need to lift the pot to judge the moisture content of the soil.
If the pot feels light and the soil surface is also dry, it's time to water. But if the pot still feels heavy, it may mean that the soil configuration is unreasonable, causing the top to be dry and the bottom wet.
Do not rush to water in this case. If you can't make an accurate judgment, you can remove the pot to check, which will better judge the dryness of the soil and further determine the adjustment direction of the soil mixture.
For beginners without systematic cultivation knowledge, growing roses can be quite challenging. If you want to grow roses quickly, it is recommended to read the book "How to Grow Roses from Scratch" carefully, which offers practical and operational experience.
If the upper part of the potting soil is very dry and the lower part is obviously moist, consider adding more granular materials to the soil mixture to increase aeration and water permeability.
3. Air humidity/ventilation
Good ventilation is very important for growing roses, which everyone knows. But for balcony gardeners, ventilation is a real problem. No matter how much you open the windows, there are only a few, and opening them all is just considered air exchange.
So for ventilation, it's best not to be too demanding on balcony gardeners. It's best to place the pots higher up and open the windows more often. The key is to start with the pest and disease prevention mentioned below.
4. Pest and disease control
Roses are prone to pests and diseases, which deters many people from growing them. But looking at the beauty of roses, they are reluctant to give up and feel conflicted. Actually, growing roses on balconies has fewer pests and diseases than outdoors, but the key is to prevent them, as the pests and diseases that roses on balconies are prone to are more difficult to treat, such as spider mites and powdery mildew. Therefore, prevention and early detection and treatment are crucial.
There is a big issue here: prevention requires the use of pesticides, and many flower enthusiasts worry about the potential health hazards to their families when using pesticides on indoor balconies.
For indoor balconies, it is recommended to use diluted alcohol or vinegar for pest and disease control. Aphids can be controlled by spraying diluted eucalyptus oil, and for spider mites, prevention is better than treatment. Regularly sprinkle water on the rose leaves and spray palm oil can help with prevention and also have some therapeutic effect in the early stages of spider mites.
The above shares the complete introduction on how to grow good roses in a封闭 balcony for everyone to learn and understand!