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Autumn is an important period for home-grown flowers to rest and prepare for new growth. Through proper pruning and care, flowers can bloom more beautifully in spring next year. Here are pruning and care strategies for five common flowers:
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are one of the main blooming stars in autumn. When pruning, cut off spent flowers in time to avoid them consuming too much nutrients. For overly dense branches, thin them out to increase ventilation and light transmission inside the plant. In terms of care, chrysanthemums like sufficient sunlight, but when the sun is strong at noon, provide appropriate shade. Water in moderation to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Applying a thin phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every half a month or so can promote flower bud differentiation and make the flowers more gorgeous.
Rose
In autumn, the pruning of roses mainly involves cutting off diseased branches, weak branches and spent flowers. For overly long branches, shorten them and retain 2 - 3 bud points. In terms of care, roses need sufficient sunlight for at least 6 hours or more every day. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and avoid waterlogging that causes root rot. Autumn is an important period for fertilizing roses. Apply a compound fertilizer every 1 - 2 weeks to provide sufficient nutrients for their growth and blooming.
Osmanthus
After osmanthus blooms in autumn, cut off spent flowers and dead branches in time. If the crown is too dense, thin out some branches appropriately to improve ventilation and lighting conditions. In terms of care, osmanthus likes a sunny environment but can also tolerate a certain degree of partial shade. Don't water too much and keep the soil moist. In autumn, apply a decomposed organic fertilizer once to enhance the plant's cold resistance.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana has a long flowering period. In autumn, proper pruning should be done to promote the growth of new branches and the formation of flower buds. Old branches, diseased branches and overly long branches can be cut off. In terms of care, kalanchoe blossfeldiana likes a warm and sunny environment. Water according to the principle of "don't water until it's dry, and when watering, water thoroughly". Applying a thin liquid fertilizer every half a month helps the flowers to be lush.
Bougainvillea
In autumn, the pruning focus of bougainvillea is to cut off leggy branches and overly dense branches to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant. In terms of care, bougainvillea needs sufficient sunlight for at least 8 hours every day. Control watering and water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Fertilization mainly uses phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which can promote flower bud differentiation and blooming.
Through the above pruning and care methods, I believe your home-grown flowers can be well taken care of in autumn and lay a good foundation for growth and blooming next year.