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What should I do after the flowers bloom?

Published: 2024-12-23 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/12/23, There are many other names for this plant, such as "smiling plum", "banana flower" and so on. Do you know why it is called "Michelia"? Look at its pictures and see its flowers. Do you think of smiling faces one by one? Its flowers can also give off a fragrance, which makes it very popular. There is no doubt that its flowering period is the most important period, and it has to go through special maintenance after flowering. So, what exactly do we need to do?

1. Specific period

The specific flowering period of this plant is from March to May, so after May is after it has flowered.

2. Specific methods

(1) fertilization: plants consume a lot of stored nutrients during flowering. However, after blooming, it will enter a more exuberant growth stage. So, after blooming, we'd better replenish it. Generally speaking, fertilizers rich in P and K should be applied after flowering. This is not only conducive to later growth and development, but also conducive to the next flowering.

(2) pruning: this is a very important step, if not careful, the plant is likely to suffer from diseases and insect pests. Therefore, we will cut off its withered and diseased branches. In addition, too long branches also need to be cut off, so that the popularity between branches will increase, the area of light will also increase, which is more conducive to the flowering of the following year. Also, in order to beautify, it can also be trimmed according to the overall shape. However, pay attention to the trimmed wound needs to apply some medicine.

(3) loosening soil and weeding: if the soil cakes, it is likely to cause difficulty in breathing at the root of the plant. Therefore, we have to loosen the soil. In addition, the surrounding weeds may plunder nutrients, so they need to be removed.

(4) Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests: the period after flowering is a good time to prevent diseases and insect pests. If found, be sure to use potions for prevention and control in time.

 
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