Planting method of potted honeysuckle
Planting medicinal and ornamental plants on balconies has gradually become a new urban trend. Among them, honeysuckle is popular for its fragrant flowers and climbing characteristics. However, when many flower lovers tried potted honeysuckle for the first time, the growth of the plant was often blocked due to improper pot selection and cultivation techniques. This article uses four-step systematic teaching to teach you to master the golden rule of honeysuckle potted plants. Guidelines for the basic maintenance of potted honeysuckle flower pots. Golden ratio of flowerpot size Select a deep-tube flowerpot with a diameter 5-10cm smaller than the crown width of the plant. The recommended depth is 30-40cm. The vertical growth characteristics of honeysuckle root system are obvious, and deep pots can better meet the development needs of main roots. It is recommended to use clay pots or root control pots, and gradually expand the diameter of 3-5cm when changing pots every 2-3 years. Advanced substrate ratio solutions recommend using a mixed substrate of coarse sand: vermiculite: humus soil =2:3:5, mixed with 5% bone meal as base fertilizer. This ratio not only ensures water permeability and air permeability, but also continuously supplies nutrients. Supplementing fermented sheep manure granules every spring can significantly increase the flower bud differentiation rate. The whole process of honeysuckle planting analyzed the key points of planting operation. Lay a 3cm ceramite drainage layer on the bottom of the basin and fill it to 1/3 of the basin depth. Spread the root system of the seedlings in an umbrella-shaped shape, keeping the junction of the roots and roots 2 cm below the edge of the pot. After covering with soil, gently lift the plant to stretch the root system naturally, pour thoroughly with root-fixing water and place it in a scattered light place to slow down the seedling. The water and fertilizer management cycle of the four-season maintenance strategy for honeysuckle maintains soil moisture at 40%-60% in spring and autumn, sprays in the morning and evening in summer to increase humidity, and controls water until the surface layer is 3cm dry in winter. Huaduo No. 1 diluted 1000 times was applied every half of the month during the growth period, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution was applied instead during the bud appearing period. In late October, additional plant ash was applied to enhance cold resistance.
Through scientific selection of cultivation containers and precise control and maintenance plans, honeysuckle potted plants can bloom 3-4 times a year. Mastering the principle of "planting in deep pots and shallow pots, applying thin fertilizer and frequently", and cooperating with timely pruning of long branches, even balcony planting can harvest a full shelf of gold and silver. It is recommended to retain 3-5 main branches after flowering every year, which can not only control plant type but also promote the formation of new flower buds.