In the hot summer, a pot of Milan in full bloom at home can not only add a touch of life to the room, but its elegant aroma can make people feel refreshed. However, there are a few key points to keep in mind for Milan to continue to bloom in the summer. Here are the "4 no's" principles to keep in mind when caring for Milan to help your Milan bloom and smell all the time.
1. Don't overwater
Summers are hot and humid, which is the season for vigorous growth, but at the same time, it is also prone to root rot due to improper watering. Milan likes to be moist but avoids stagnant water, so watering should be moderate and the soil should be kept slightly moist.
Correct method: Observe the surface of the potting soil to dry and then water thoroughly, and avoid frequent and small amounts of watering. It can be done in the morning or in the cool evening, while paying attention to enhanced ventilation to reduce water retention.
2. Don't ignore the light
Plenty of sunshine is the key to flowering in Milan. Direct light is strong in summer, but Milan needs plenty of scattered light to promote bud formation and flowering.
Do: Place Milan indoors in a well-lit location, or outdoors in semi-shade, away from direct midday sunlight. Rotate the pot appropriately to ensure that all parts of the plant receive light evenly.
3. Do not blindly fertilize
Although sufficient nutrient support is required during the growing season in Milan, the plant's ability to absorb fertilizer is weakened during the high temperature in summer, and excessive fertilization is prone to root burning.
Correct practice: Choose a relatively low temperature day (such as evening) and apply diluted liquid fertilizer, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, to promote flower bud differentiation and flowering. Apply every two weeks to avoid thick fertilizer.
4. Don't ignore pruning
Proper pruning can promote strong branches, enhance ventilation and light transmission, reduce pests and diseases, and also facilitate the formation of flower buds.
Correct practice: After the vigorous growth period in summer, cut off the long branches, weak branches and cross branches, as well as the inflorescences that have opened and failed, so as to promote the germination of new shoots and the next round of flowering.
By following the "4 No's" principle, your Milan will not only maintain healthy growth in the hot summer, but also achieve continuous flowering, filling your home with a fresh and elegant floral fragrance.