Before we can understand the skill of using water, we must thoroughly understand this kind of flower's favorite environment! Their adaptability is very strong, both heat-resistant and cold resistant. They can grow in the light intensity or weak position, but if the climate is warmer, the air is wetter, and the soil is more fertile, it will grow better. Portulaca grandiflora has strong water storage capacity, so it is not afraid of drought or waterlogging.
1. When Portulaca grandiflora grows vigorously, it is sensitive to water. At this time, the basin soil should not be too wet, otherwise its stems and leaves will grow in vain and become soft, and the flowers will be very sparse. But if it is too dry, the stems and leaves will shrink, the stem nodes will shorten, and the flowers will become fewer and smaller. So this time watering must be timely, and keep the basin soil moist.
2. In spring and autumn, you can choose to water once or twice a week, but if the temperature is high, you also need a lot of water.
3. In summer, water two or three times a week. Especially from June to August, water should be poured once every two days. Pay attention to that the soil needs to be wet, but it can't be poured too much. Otherwise, its roots will rot or even the whole plant will die. In addition, the time of watering in summer should be chosen after sunset, otherwise the flowers will close after watering!
4. In winter, it is necessary to put it in the room for breeding, in the place with good sunlight, and the times of watering also need to be greatly reduced. Generally, watering once every 15 days is enough, and the amount is much less than that in summer. The time is chosen in the sunny noon.
Have you learned the above watering methods? I wish you all the cultured Portulaca can grow healthily!