Vermilion red, a beloved ornamental plant, has won the favor of gardening enthusiasts with its unique form and bright colors. However, it is not an easy task to keep Vermilion in top shape at all times. Autumn leaf pruning is a crucial task. This season, around October-November, is a critical period before Vermilion enters its dormant period. Proper pruning not only prunes the plant to keep it beautiful, but also ensures its healthy growth and lays a solid foundation for the next year's bloom.
When autumn is upon us, the first thing we need to pay attention to is the obvious yellow leaves and the weak leaves. These leaves are often caused by insufficient nutrients or poor growing environment, and not only do they not provide enough nutrients to the plant, but they can also become a breeding ground for pests and diseases. Therefore, cutting off these leaves in time is the first step in keeping Vermilion healthy. This reduces nutrient consumption and allows plants to use limited resources more efficiently, thereby improving their overall health.
However, the work of pruning does not stop there. During the growth of vermilion, there are sometimes too many dense or long leaves. These leaves, while still green in color, suffer from light and ventilation due to their poor growing location or blocking each other from the surrounding leaves. In this case, proper pruning is also required. By thinning the leaves, we can remove these leaves that affect the appearance and ventilation, making the plant more transparent and each leaf receiving plenty of light.
After the pruning is completed, we need to carry out a series of maintenance measures to ensure that it recovers quickly and enters a dormant state. First of all, the wound after trimming requires special attention. Since the leaves contain a certain amount of water, the wound is easy to moisten after pruning. To avoid infection, we should make sure that the wound dries quickly. This can be achieved by choosing sunny weather for pruning and sprinkling directly onto the wound after pruning to avoid watering.
Next is fertilization. About half a month after pruning in autumn, Vermilion should be fertilized with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. This fertilizer provides the plant with a full range of nutrients and promotes the growth of its new leaves. Nitrogen contributes to the bright green of the leaves, phosphorus promotes the development of the root system, and potassium contributes to the health of the plant. When the soil is kept moist, cake fertilizer water can be applied every 20 days or so. This organic fertilizer not only provides continuous nutrients** for the red crest, but also aids in the enlargement of the bulb bulbs and the germination of new bulbs.
Of course, temperature is also an important factor affecting the growth of vermilion. During the pruning process and during the subsequent curing period, we should maintain a suitable temperature environment. Avoid pruning in cold weather to avoid unnecessary damage to the plants. The ideal temperature range should be between 15-25 degrees Celsius, which can not only ensure the normal growth of Vermilion, but also keep it in a relatively stable physiological state.
To sum up, autumn is a critical period for the maintenance of vermilion, and leaf pruning is an indispensable part of it. With proper pruning and subsequent maintenance measures, we can not only maintain the beauty of the red crown, but also ensure that it grows healthily and is ready for bloom in the coming year. Everyone who loves gardening may wish to try these methods, and I believe that your vermilion will shine more brightly under your careful care.