In the cold winter, most of the plants are dormant, but your longevity flowers are still blooming with the brilliance of life, and the delicate flowers are dotted like stars in the cold world. Longevity flower, the name is full of beautiful meaning, it is not only a witness of the years, but also a warmth and emotional sustenance in the hearts of many flower friends. You may have noticed that those middle-aged and elderly people who are not keen on gardening on weekdays have a special love for longevity flowers, which is not accidental, and the secret behind this is probably inseparable from the "simple first" maintenance method of longevity flowers. When it comes to the maintenance of longevity flowers, we have to talk about its fertilizer. In winter, especially on the eve of the blooming of longevity flowers, proper topdressing is essential. If you bought or gifted your longevity flower last year, now is the time to start paying attention to its nutritional needs. You may have noticed that the original nutrients in the flower soil have been reduced over time. If you don't do anything else, then when the flowering season comes, you can only look at the sparse flowers and sigh at their imperfections. And that's not what we want to see.
Longevity flowers need fertilizer, just like a healthy body needs adequate nutrients. The robustness of the side branches and the perfect opening of the flower buds are all due to the nourishment of fertilizer. For anyone who is obsessed with gardening, always having enough fertilizer is a persistent pursuit of a better life. But when using fertilizers, we must pay attention to the right amount. Too much fertilizer, like too much food, can cause the pain of "burning the roots" of the plant. Although the longevity flower has a strong nutrient storage capacity, its thick leaves seem to be a natural storehouse, which can store both water and nutrients. But that doesn't mean we can fertilize willfully. Now, let's uncover the secret of what fertilizer is best for longevity flowers. There is no suspense, the answer is phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. This fertilizer is specially designed for flowering plants, it promotes healthy leaf growth and makes the buds fuller and more perfectly differentiated. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers come in many forms, with granular fertilizers and liquid fertilizers being common choices. Many flower lovers prefer granular fertilizers, and although the price is slightly higher, the effect is obvious. Although liquid fertilizer is inexpensive, it is also an economical and practical option. So, how to use this amazing fertilizer?
This method of directly acting on the roots of the plant allows the fertilizer to be absorbed quickly, and the effect is immediate. Of course, when fertilizing, we still need to control the amount of fertilizer used to avoid backfire. Here, I would like to give you a small piece of advice: in winter, when you find that the longevity flower in your home is quietly blooming, don't forget the fertilizer that is silently paid behind it. Just like love, it needs the nourishment of sweet words, and longevity flowers also need the care of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Flower friends, now you know what fertilizer is good for longevity flowers, and you also understand the secret of why it can bloom in the cold. As long as you apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer at the right time, your longevity flowers can bring you a gorgeous flower feast in winter. When the petals are full in the pot, the sense of accomplishment and joy will be the warmest memory of your winter. Have you ever noticed the longevity flowers that bloom elegantly on street corners or on the windowsill of your home? How to make them more colorful and vigorous is the secret that every flower lover wants to unveil. And the answer is sometimes found in the simple bottles and cans of our daily life.
A miraculous liquid called liquid fertilizer, which is not only my personal choice, but also the choice of many people who are looking for the ultimate beauty longevity flower. Why do I emphasize this fertilizer? Let me reveal the secret. One sunny afternoon, I was tending to my longevity flowers. These flowers are like my children and need to be cared for. I picked up the watering can that used to be a shampoo bottle, and I deliberately chose this watering can because of its nozzle that disperses the liquid evenly and avoids over-fertilizing the flowers. The watering can is filled with that magical liquid – liquid fertilizer. I mix the fertilizer and water precisely in the right proportions and gently spray it on the leaves of the kalanchovies. At this point, you might be wondering, why don't I just sprinkle fertilizer on the soil? What I want to tell you is that spraying leaves is the most direct and effective way to fertilize it. You see, when the fertilizer falls on the leaves, it is absorbed almost immediately, and with the help of photosynthesis, it is converted into nutrients that the plant needs. In this way, the longevity flowers can be absorbed quickly and more evenly. However, choosing this method also requires some small tricks.
For example, the timing of fertiliser is important – I usually choose to do it in the morning or evening, when the sun is not strong, to reduce the amount of fertilizer burns that the leaves will suffer from exposure to the sun. Again, the frequency and concentration of fertilization should be just right. If I use too much fertilizer, I will "spoil" my flowers. And in those days, perhaps because the weather was dry or I was busy with work, I would have chosen a more conservative, but no less effective, method of fertilizing the roots. The subtlety of this method is that it mimics the way rainwater is supplied in nature. I would dilute the liquid manure in the right ratio in the watering water and pour this nutrient solution directly over the soil. This ensures that the fertilizer penetrates slowly and deeply into the roots. Now, you might be wondering, does fertilization really take so much knowledge? In fact, the growth of longevity flowers is not as simple as simply fertilizing. The quality of the soil, the supply of water, and the exposure to sunlight are all crucial. However, proper fertilization is undoubtedly a key step in enhancing the vitality and ornamental value of longevity flowers. In my years of experience in raising flowers, I have found that liquid fertilizer is indeed an important factor in improving the quality of longevity flowers.
However, in this process, it is also necessary to keep learning and Xi adapting. Each longevity flower is like a life organism with personality, and their adaptability to the environment and their need for fertilizer are different. Sometimes, even the best liquid fertilizers require trial and error to find the amount and frequency that works best for them. In the process, I have also encountered failures. Once, because I was overconfident, I didn't follow the instructions for using the fertilizer strictly, and as a result, one of my precious longevity leaves was scorched, which was a painful lesson for me. Since then, I've been more cautious and fertilizing every time I've done it like a science experiment to make sure that every drop of nutrients is absorbed by the flowers to the fullest. Finally, if you are also a flower lover, you may ask me: is liquid fertilizer valuable? There are a variety of liquid fertilizers on the market, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan. However, I believe that no matter how much money is spent, the key is how we use it. In my opinion, a suitable bottle of liquid fertilizer, together with careful care, is the best secret to making longevity bloom.
So, the next time you pass by those splendid longevity flowers, you might as well think about the hard work and meticulous care behind it. Because behind every flower, there is a story, which is about love and patience, about failure and success, and about every flower keeper who loves life.