1, gradually increase the light.
In hot summer, longevity flowers are generally kept in a cool place. Mainly because its roots don't work and don't absorb nutrients. If the light is too strong, it will increase its evaporation. Causing the leaves to wither and dry. This is also a necessary condition for most succulents to spend the summer.
In autumn, when the temperature starts to drop slowly, you can gradually increase the light. First, put it in the sun for an hour or two. After a few days, gradually increase to four to six hours of light every day. Longevity flowers also belong to short-day plants. Too strong light can easily cause the leaves to turn red and soft.
2. Increase the amount of water.
In the semi-dormancy state in summer, water the longevity flowers and succulents to keep the basin soil slightly moist. Because at this time, its roots absorb water and nutrients very slowly. Too much watering, the excess water is concentrated in the flowerpot, which is easy to cause root rot, so control watering in summer.
But in autumn, its roots began to slowly absorb water and nutrients. When the temperature drops below 30 degrees, it is the peak season for growth. At this time, it must be given sufficient water supply. When you see that the soil is dry, water it in time.
3. Increase the amount of fertilization
It begins to grow vigorously in autumn, so it is necessary to supplement fertilization. When the temperature drops to about 30 degrees, multi-element fertilizer can be poured once every half month. After the compound fertilizer melts, it is best to use water-soluble fertilizer or water the longevity flower. This can supplement the nutrients consumed in summer and supplement the nutrients for its growth.
prune
Longevity flowers must not be pruned less during the growing period. Longevity flowers will grow solitary branches and bloom less if they are not pruned. During the growing period, it should be pruned and topped constantly so that it can branch laterally. The lateral branches grow to three or four pairs of leaves, then prune and keep two or three pairs of leaves. In October, they stop pruning and topping and let them blossom.
In this way, many side branches will grow on each side branch and there will be more flowers. Moreover, the remaining branches are relatively short, and there will be no bending of branches after flowering.