How to water the Chinese roses during their blooming period?
The editor answers related questions for netizens about how to water Chinese roses during their blooming period. The specific introduction is as follows:
Why should the soil be kept moist when Chinese roses are in bloom?
Actually, in the book "Cultivating Flowers from Scratch," there is a summary of watering techniques. Watering changes and adjusts according to different seasons and growth stages, but many flower enthusiasts may find it difficult to understand before experiencing it.
Before discussing the watering method during the blooming period, let me ask you a few questions:
Have you noticed that when Chinese roses are in bloom, the soil dries up very quickly?
Have you ever encountered a situation where the Chinese roses wilted or the edges of the petals turned brown after only two days, or even one day, of blooming?
Actually, these issues are all related to watering. When potted plants are in bloom, their demand for water is very high. Those who love fresh cut flowers should have noticed that after just one night in a vase, a significant amount of water is consumed by the flowers. This is even more so outdoors in the hot sun.
Think about it, how strong is the midday sun? The water consumption by the flowers, combined with the evaporation from the sun, quickly depletes the soil's moisture, making it easy for the soil to dry out.
This is why it is said that during the blooming period of Chinese roses, the soil should be kept moist. This is not only true for Chinese roses but also for most flowers.
Under the scorching sun, if the soil lacks water, the flowers of Chinese roses are prone to drooping, and the petals may become soft and collapse, especially at noon. Often, the surface of the soil still looks slightly moist, but the petals have already softened, indicating insufficient water. If possible, watering should be done promptly to supplement moisture.
Especially for potted plants with large plants in small pots, watering should be done提前 when the soil is slightly moist, otherwise, drought may occur within two hours, and in severe cases, it may lead to the edges of the petals turning brown.
For example, the Angella in the above picture is planted in a bottomless pipe. Although the roots have penetrated into the ground, there is very little soil, which has poor water retention, so it needs to be watered with two large buckets of water every day.
This is why I always reply to your private messages after noon during this period. Because I am either watering or on my way to water...
For example, the Chinese rose potted plant in the above picture, after watering thoroughly in the morning, the soil has dried by the evening, so it needs to be watered twice a day. I am already using a 7-gallon pot. So, don't just look at others' flowers in small pots with large canopies and many blooms. The hard work behind it is only known to those who cultivate flowers.
For上班族, it is essential to use a pot that matches the plant's canopy, otherwise, a flower that looks good in the morning may have wilted by the time you return from work in the evening.
Chinese roses require the most water during the blooming period. If you want the flowers to last, you must provide enough water to keep the soil moist at all times. If possible, it is best to place the Chinese roses in a location with only half-day morning sun, which can help the blooming period last longer.
The above content introduces why the soil should be kept moist when Chinese roses are in bloom and how to water Chinese roses during their blooming period, for reference by green plant enthusiasts. I hope it can solve your problems in green plant and flower management.