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How to maintain the flowering period of lavender

Jesse Pinkman
2020-07-22 08:32:09
Lavender, a symbol of love, is particularly popular in recent years. Almost every Valentine's day, it will appear, helping to convey love. In addition, the cultivated flower field is also a popular attraction, so many people choose to raise lavender at home, but how to maintain it when it blooms has become a question for many people. Let's learn today.

1. Flowering

It usually blooms in May and June, and the flowering period can be extended to August. It is spring temperature rise almost, cool and warm time, just in line with lavender like sunshine, dry life habits

2. Moisture

Knowing its flowering time, it is good to judge its maintenance requirements. It likes cool and slightly dry environment. Don't give too much water, because it doesn't like humidity. In particular, potted plants planted on the balcony are prone to untimely drainage. Too much water will cause the roots to rot. once the roots are damaged, the flowers will not last for too long. If the soil layer is dry, replenish water properly.

3. Temperature

Lavender likes a cool and comfortable climate during its flowering period. The flowers grow well in the environment of 15 to 25 degrees. In midsummer, the temperature is relatively high. Shade it and put it in a cool and ventilated place. If it is exposed to the sun for a long time or the temperature is too high, it will cause the condition of not flowering or flowers. If ventilation is not possible, small fans can be configured to simulate natural wind

Lavender flower field

4. Top dressing

After flowering. Dilute the lavender fertilizer with water, spray it on the leaves, do not need to pour it into the soil.

5. Trim

After flowering, cut off with scissors at the first section below the flower, and cut into hemispherical shape. If there are dry disease branches and weak branches, you can also cut them together.

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