Summer flowers tips

Many people like to raise a few pots of flowers and plants on the balcony of their homes. For the sake of beauty and health, they can also bring a joyful day to themselves!

At the dawn of summer, the sun was particularly dazzling, and the flowers on the balcony seemed to be paralyzed and pale. In the summer, what should we pay attention to in order to keep the flowers on the balcony constantly in full bloom?

Here are some notes that need to pay attention to friends who cultivated flowers!

1. The light of summer sunshine is comparatively large, and for plants that prefer hiying to avoid direct sunlight, even the plants of Hi Yang must avoid direct sunlight. Due to the phototaxis of plants, the balconies are generally facing the southern part where there is sufficient sunshine, but due to the influence of the sun position on the balcony, the plants will be relatively biased towards one side. In order for the plants to grow normally, it is best to go Rotate the potted plants and trees by 180 degrees for 5 days. In this case, the plants will grow more and more upright.

2. Watering and fertilizing Since the temperature in summer is relatively high, the frequency of watering should be relatively noted. Since plants lose water more quickly in summer, they often need watering. Of course, they look at the type of plant. If it is a plant like cactus, it is better to make the water once a month. If too much water is used, it will make The decay of plants is not conducive to their growth. The watering of the balcony plants should pay special attention to public health. Do not allow excessive water to be poured from the balcony to the downstairs. It is best to place a water basin on the bottom of the pot to collect excess water.

Fertilizer can be applied once every two months.

3. Temperature When sunlight is shining, the temperature of the balcony cement is increased due to the reflection of the balcony cement, especially the west-facing balcony, which is most detrimental to plant growth. So in the summer evening, sprinkle some water on the balcony to adjust the temperature. Daily regular sprays can also be used to reduce the temperature of the balcony.

4. After the decline of flowers and flowers, they often lose their ornamental value. For some flowers that cannot be seeded or ready to receive seeds, they should be cut off immediately after the flowers are thanked. It is taken from the balcony and placed in the cultivation and maintenance area, and it is managed in accordance with the characteristics of each flower, pending the second year of flowering.

5. Disease and insect pests prevention and control In summer, high temperatures, high humidity, and a large number of diseases and insect pests are favorable, and the principle of “prevention as the mainstay and comprehensive prevention and control” should be implemented. In the spirit of “treat early, treat small, and treat”, do a good job Prevention work to ensure that the flowers grow robustly. General use of physical methods or biological methods for prevention and control, but also can use some low-residue, low-toxic pesticides for pest control.