Wanting the second bloom of the rose
This article introduces the experience of caring for green plants to achieve the second bloom of the rose, let's follow the editor to take a look!
Now it is already May, and the first bloom of many varieties of roses has faded, and they need to be pruned to promote the production of the second bloom. However, it is not just a simple pruning after the first bloom is finished; what is more important is the top dressing after pruning.
Roses grow rapidly in spring and have a high demand for fertilizer and water. Although there is frequent top dressing during cultivation, the blooming has already consumed most of the fertilizer and water. Moreover, some gardening enthusiasts stop fertilizing during the blooming period, which undoubtedly causes further consumption of fertilizer and water.
Furthermore, the organic fertilizer or long-acting slow-release fertilizer we buried in winter or early spring has also been almost used up. Therefore, after these flowers fade, it is not only necessary to prune the remaining flowers in time but also to apply top dressing promptly. Both quick-release fertilizer and long-acting fertilizer need to be replenished.
Correct top dressing posture after the rose blooms
For potted roses, due to repeated watering, there is a lot of loss of fertilizer. After the first bloom fades and is pruned, long-acting fertilizer should be applied in a timely manner to increase the fertility of the potting soil.
Long-acting fertilizer can be used as fermented organic fertilizer or controlled-release fertilizer. When applying top dressing, if the pot is relatively large, the fertilizer can be applied by shallowly burying it along the edge of the pot.
Wanting the second bloom of the rose
However, sometimes our pots are relatively small, and it is not easy to shallowly bury without touching the roots. In this case, the Green Plant Enthusiast Network teaches you a small method of top dressing, which is very time-saving and labor-saving.
Mix a small amount of new soil with fermented organic fertilizer and long-acting controlled-release fertilizer, stir well, and then directly add the mixed fertilizer soil to the pot. There is no need to disturb the original soil in the pot. This method can not only replenish fertility but also fill in the lost potting soil in the pot, achieving two benefits at once.
However, don't think that applying long-acting fertilizer means the task is completed. In fact, the tough task has just begun.