Hydrangea is a popular ornamental plant, and its blooming flowers are as beautiful as hydrangeas, adding a lot of color and fun to people's lives. However, many flower friends often encounter the problem of difficulty in flowering when maintaining hydrangeas, so how to maintain hydrangeas to bloom more beautifully? I have been raising hydrangeas for 10 years, and summarized 4 flowering "tips", and then I will share them with you, which is really practical.
1. Choose the right growing environment
In order to make hydrangeas bloom more beautifully, you must first choose a suitable growth environment. Hydrangeas prefer sunny, airwell-circulated, and moist environments, so when planting hydrangeas, you should choose a sunny and well-ventilated place and avoid planting in a dark and damp environment. In the summer, the light will become extremely intense, so it is necessary to take shade measures in time, otherwise it is easy to burn the leaves. You can move the hydrangea to a semi-shaded and ventilated position, or pull a shade net on top of the hydrangea to avoid direct sunlight.
In addition, hydrangeas are not strict on the soil, but it is best to choose loose, well-drained soil that is conducive to root growth and development. I usually mix the three substances of humus soil, river sand, garden soil, and then put it in the sun to dry it after mixing to avoid residual diseases and insects in the soil.
2. Water at the right time, but not too much
Hydrangeas prefer a moist environment, but they should not be too humid, otherwise it can easily lead to root rot. Therefore, in the daily maintenance process, it is necessary to water the hydrangea at the right time to keep the soil moist, but not too much. Generally speaking, the temperature is higher in spring and summer, and the soil dries faster, so the number of watering can be increased appropriately, while in autumn and winter, when the temperature is lower, the soil dries slowly, and the number of watering times can be reduced.
Also, be careful not to pour water directly on the leaves of the hydrangeas, so as not to cause leaf rot. At the same time, it is necessary to take measures to avoid the rain, so that the hydrangea can not be directly attacked by the rain, which should be paid special attention to.
3. Fertilize at the right time, but not in excess
Hydrangeas need sufficient nutrient supply during the growth period, so in the spring and summer when the growth is vigorous, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied to the hydrangea to promote its growth and development. However, it should be noted that fertilization should be appropriate and not excessive, so as not to lead to the accumulation of salinity and alkali and affect the health of the plant. Generally speaking, it is enough to apply fertilizer every 1-2 months, and after fertilization, it is necessary to water in time to help fertilizer dissolve and absorb and promote the growth of hydrangeas.
4. Prune at the right time to promote flowering
The flowering period of hydrangea is generally concentrated in spring and summer, and after the flowering period, the hydrangea should be pruned in time, and all the withered flowers and branches should be cut off to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, so that the whole plant can quickly recover its strength and prepare for the next flowering.
In addition, when the buds begin to grow in spring, you can also prune them carefully to retain the appropriate amount of flower buds, which helps to increase the amount of hydrangea blooming and ornamental effect. Some flower lovers like to fertilize a lot to increase the number of hydrangea flowers, which is not advisable. Applying a large amount of fertilizer will only burn the root system and weaken the growth of the whole plant.
In fact, it is not difficult to maintain hydrangeas, as long as you manage them through the above four "tips", you can make hydrangeas bloom more and more beautiful flowers, how is the growth of hydrangea in your home?