How to water roses correctly in spring
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How to water roses correctly in spring
Although the roots of roses do not particularly like very moist soil environments, it is now just the beginning of spring and the roses start to recover and grow, producing a lot of new branches and leaves. Therefore, their demand for water increases. Many rose enthusiasts may not know how to water their roses correctly.
1. Water when dry and wet
Actually, for新手 rose enthusiasts, the most important thing is to follow the watering method of "watering when dry and wet." What does "watering when dry and wet" mean? It means watering when the soil surface is dry and wet when water flows out of the pot bottom. This is "watering when dry and wet," but how should this watering method be operated correctly?
2. Watering method
Firstly, if the soil surface is dry, it may still be relatively moist inside, so we need to dig into the soil surface to check the moisture level of about 3-5 cm below the surface.
How to observe? We cannot pull the soil from the edge of the pot because the soil at the edge dries out faster, but the middle may still be very moist. Therefore, we should observe from the area between the plant stem and the pot wall.
Then, dig into the soil about 2-3 cm or 3-5 cm and feel the moisture with your hand. If it is still damp or moist, there is no need to water in a hurry.
If it is slightly moist, we can wait for 1-2 days before watering. Moreover, we must water until water flows out of the pot bottom before stopping. Too much watering can easily cause waterlogging and root rot, so it's best to fertilize with water, which can replenish water and fertilizer at the same time.
3. Fertilizing
Since it is mainly growing new buds and branches, we should use fertilizers with higher nitrogen content. Therefore, we should use fertilizers with high ammonia content, such as growth-promoting organic nutrient solutions.
The high nitrogen content, combined with sufficient potassium fertilizer, can make the new buds and branches grow fast and strong. Mix well and observe the pot soil; if about 3-5 cm is dry, you can water it thoroughly.
The above content about how to water roses correctly in spring is hoped to be helpful to you!