Kalancho is a very popular indoor ornamental plant with luxuriant, colorful flowers that symbolize longevity and happiness. In order to maintain the good growth and flowering effect of longevity flowers, topping and topping are very important maintenance skills. At the same time, judging the fertilization time is also the key to ensure the healthy growth of longevity flowers. The following will introduce in detail the topping and topping skills of longevity flowers and how to judge the fertilization time.
Topping. Topping is a very important step in the maintenance of longevity flowers, it helps to promote plant branching and increase the number of flowers. When the longevity plant grows to a certain height, it can be topped. The specific operation is to cut off the top part of the plant to remove the apical dominance and promote the growth of side branches. The longevity flowers will be more lush and bloom better after topping.
Topping. Topping is also one of the most common techniques used in longevity flower maintenance, which helps to promote plant branching and increase the number of flowers. When the longevity flower plant grows to a certain height, it can be topped. The specific operation is to remove the flower buds or buds at the top of the plant to remove the apical dominance and promote the growth of side branches. The longevity flowers will be more lush and have a better flowering effect after topping.
Observe the growth of the plants.
Before fertilizing, observe the growth of longevity flowers to determine whether fertilization is needed. Fertilization is required if the leaves of the plant are pale in color, slow in growth, or have yellow leaves.
Seasonal changes. Depending on the season, the growth rate and demand of kalancho flowers will also vary. During the growing period, thin liquid fertilizer can be applied every two weeks;In winter, when the temperature is low, reduce the number of fertilization applications or stop fertilization.
Growth stage. In the growth stage of longevity flowers, it is also necessary to judge the fertilization time according to the specific situation. For example, it is necessary to increase the amount of nitrogen fertilizer at the seedling stage to promote plant growthDuring the flowering period, it is necessary to increase the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote flower bud differentiation.
Observe the condition of the soil.
The condition of the soil is also one of the important bases for judging the fertilization time. If the soil is dry, barren or compacted, it needs to be fertilized and watered promptly.
In conclusion, judging the fertilization time is one of the keys to ensure the healthy growth of longevity flowers. During the cultivation process, factors such as plant growth, seasonal changes, growth stages, and soil conditions should be observed to determine the best fertilization time and method. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the principle of "thin fertilizer and diligent application", and apply appropriate fertilizer to ensure the normal growth and flowering effect of plants. Flower pots