Why do old florists always pinch them for newly bought desert roses? flower friends: increase knowledge.

What should I do with the desert roses bought online? Or the major flower market bought back how to maintain it? I'll tell you about it today.

Because of the need for long-distance mail, the bare-root seedlings purchased online are usually trimmed with few leaves left. At this time, we can use our hands to squeeze its lower belly, if it is soft, it means something is wrong. If the stomach is hard, then it is not a problem, you can rest assured to boldly put on the basin.

Flowerpots should choose shallow pots with good air permeability, which is mainly conducive to root absorption. The basin soil should choose loose and breathable sandy loam soil with good drainage. It is recommended that coconut bran and perlite should be mixed. Coconut bran can be changed into peat soil, perlite can be changed into other particles, such as river sand, volcanic rock, ceramsite, etc., according to the existing materials on hand to prepare, how convenient how to match, loose and breathable. If it is a mature seedling with the original basin and native delivery, it is best to slow the seedling for several days until it has completely adapted to the surrounding environment, and then change the basin until the new leaves come out.

Desert roses like high temperature, dry and sunny environment, afraid of wet water. Do not pour too much water each time, otherwise it is easy to cause root rot and branches grow excessively. Many people do not have a good grasp of watering, as soon as the surface basin soil is dry, it is easy to make desert roses waterlogged to death. If you are not sure, you can insert a thin wooden stick in the basin soil and pull it out before watering. If the bottom of the chopsticks is dry and then watered, and at the same time, you should often pinch the big belly of desert roses, once you find that it becomes soft, it is very likely that the water is too big. Start to control watering.

Winter desert roses enter the dormant period, at this time to less watering times, keep the soil dry, and pay attention to ventilation and heat preservation to prevent frostbite. In addition, in the peak growth period in summer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be supplemented once a month on average, which can make her grow faster, grow more luxuriantly and have bright flowers and colors. At the same time, it is best to change the basin of desert roses once a year, and some long-term base fertilizer, such as rotten bean cake, bone meal, etc., should be applied appropriately when changing the basin.