Raising flowers is actually a very skillful thing. Learn from experienced people. The flowers raised are beautiful and advanced. The key is not to take detours, which saves a lot of costs and energy, and achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Today I will share with you some experiences of old-fashioned flower farmers in growing flowers: after October, these 5 kinds of flowers will be "shave their heads" hard, and there will be more flowers. Try it if you have them at home.
1 longevity flower
longevity flower is a classic potted flower on the windowsill and balcony. Its branches and leaves are relatively large. Although the flowers are mini, the flowers are relatively large and the colors are colorful. If you shave your head frequently, its plants will grow more side branches and more densely. It is best to shave your head hard once after October.
Big shaving points: Longevity flower shaving is mainly about sharpening. The branches with more than 2 bud points can be cut off. After the branches that have bloomed have been cut off, apply some flower fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and new branches will grow soon, and the second flowering crop will bloom in 1-2 months. If it is a seedling, cut off the bud points at the top and cycle until the plant is plump and stop.
2 Geranium
Geranium is an internet celebrity flower in balcony pots. Its super high appearance and rich variety have captured the hearts of a large group of flower lovers. Its plants have vines and upright shapes. No matter which one is lush and leaves, it must have more flowers. The skill to make it bloom more is to shave its head.
Big shaving points: The seedlings of geraniums can shave off the top buds when they grow to about 10 cm. The same is true for the newly grown side branches. After October, you can cut off the blooming branches, leaving only 2-3 buds, and then apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer , and soon new branches will grow and bloom the second flower.
3 Petunia
Petunia is a relatively short and slender potted flower. It is only beautiful enough to cultivate large flower balls that burst into pots. Fortunately, it can bloom as long as there are new branches, sufficient light and suitable temperature. If you want petunia to have a great appearance, shaving your head is a very important step. The more you shaved, the more you bloom.
Big shaving points: Petunia blooms white flowers after October, and can be directly shaved into a ball shape with gardening scissors, and then water and fertilize normally. New buds begin to emerge in about 7 days. After one month, new flowers bloom, and the flowers bloom relatively neatly.
4 Sunflower
Sunflower is a very easy-to-food flower. It will be bright if you give some sunlight, but its plants will grow naturally very messy, and the flowers bloom in a sparse and ugly way. If you want it to bloom and densely, just shave your head hard.
Big shaving points: Shave the branches above 8 cm directly, don’t feel distressed, the branches that grow are useless, and more side branches will grow after shaving, the plant shape will become neat and round, and it will be densely round when blooming. The cut branches can be buried in the moist soil, and new branches will grow.
5 Lige Begonia
Lige Begonia has a very high appearance. Generally, when you buy potted plants in autumn, you will have buds on them. If you place them in a small amount of water, you will soon bloom. After October, the first flower blooms and loses. You can shave it to make the second flower.
Big shaving points: Only 2 bud points are left for the broken branches, and other parts can be shaved. The shaved branches can be cut, which can easily take root, sprout and grow into new plants. After shaving your head, water it along the edge of the flower pot. Water the soil in the pot before it is dry. If it is watered thoroughly, it is best to use the soaking method.
