Bauhinia is a common ornamental plant. Bauhinia flowers are luxuriant, colorful, and fragrant, and are a favorite garden plant for many people. However, for redbuds to thrive in the garden with a romantic purple floral scent, you also need to understand its cultivation methods and maintenance techniques. This article will give you a detailed guide to growing redbud flowers to fill your garden with a romantic purple floral fragrance.
1.Light: Bauhinia loves full sunlight and needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In a sunny environment, the flowers of redbuds are more showy and the floral fragrance is more intense.
2.Moisture: Bauhinia prefers a moist environment, but does not tolerate moisture. During the growing season, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The amount of watering can be increased appropriately in summer and reduced in winter. In addition, the leaves of redbud also like to be moisturized, so you can spray water at the right time to moisturize.
3.Temperature: Bauhinia flowers are widely adapted to temperature, and can generally grow normally between 15-30. However, in an environment below 10, the growth of redbud flowers will be affected, and even the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm in winter to avoid the cold of redbuds.
4.Humidity: Bauhinia prefers higher air humidity, suitable air humidity is 60%-80%. In a dry environment, redbud flowers are prone to dry and curly leaves. Indoor humidity can be increased by spraying water, placing water basins, etc.
5.Ventilation: Bauhinia prefers a well-ventilated environment, which is conducive to photosynthesis and respiration. When farming indoors, it is necessary to maintain air circulation to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases.
1.Seed selection: Choose healthy, pest-free redbud seedlings. The main trunk of the seedling should be thick, the branches should be full, and the leaves should be green. In addition, it is important to choose varieties that are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions.
2.Site selection: Bauhinia prefers a sunny environment, so choose a sunny place to plant it. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the drainage of the soil and avoid water accumulation.
3.Planting: Dig a pit of moderate depth at the selected site and place the seedlings in the pit so that the root neck part of the seedling is level with the ground. Then fill in the soil, taking care not to compact the soil. Finally, water thoroughly to facilitate the growth of seedlings.
4.Pruning: Bauhinia grows fast and has lush foliage. In order to maintain the beauty and healthy growth of the plant, regular pruning is required. When pruning, you can cut off branches that are too long and too dense to keep the plants sparse. At the same time, the pruned shoots can be propagated by cuttings to propagate new plants.
5.Fertilization: During the vigorous growth period (spring and summer) of redbud flowers, you can apply well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer once a month. Be careful not to overdo it when fertilizing to avoid burning the roots. In autumn and winter, redbud flowers grow more slowly, so the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced.
1.Watering: The watering of redbuds should master the principle of "seeing dry and wet". It can be watered every 2-3 days in summer and every 7-10 days in winter. When watering, be careful not to let the water be poured directly on the leaves, so as not to cause diseases. Alternatively, a layer of crushed stone or perlite can be placed at the bottom of the basin to increase drainage.
2.Pest control: Although redbud has strong resistance to pests and diseases, it still needs to be controlled. Common pests and diseases are aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, etc. When pests and diseases are found, you can use a soft cloth to wipe the leaves or spray insecticides for control. In addition, keeping the room clean and well ventilated can also help prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
3.Repotting: Bauhinia grows quickly and needs to be repotted every spring. When turning the pot, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, such as humus soil, perlite, etc. After turning the pot, it should be watered in time to facilitate the growth of new roots.
4.Support: The branches of the redbud are soft and tend to droop. In order to keep the plant upright, you can set up a support (such as bamboo poles, wires, etc.) next to the plant, and tie the branches to the support.
5.Keep warm in winter: Bauhinia flowers are not cold-tolerant, so pay attention to keeping warm in winter. Warm materials such as fallen leaves or straw can be piled around the trunk to reduce the effects of the cold on the plant.
In conclusion, understanding the growth habits of redbuds and planting and maintaining them properly can fill your garden with a romantic purple floral scent. As long as you master the methods of watering, fertilizing, pruning, etc., redbud flowers can thrive and add a touch of purple beauty to your life. Hopefully, this article will be helpful for you to grow redbuds.
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