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When does the silk flower bloom?

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Appreciating the blooming of silk flowers

The flowering period of silk reeling flowers is from May to July. It usually can bloom for about 2 months, and if maintained well, it can keep blooming for 3 months. Its flowers are light red or red and have certain ornamental value. It will produce flat spherical fruits 2-3 months after the flowers fade.

The flowering period of silk flowers

The flowering period of the silk-reeling flower

It is said that the silk-reeling flower blooms every year when the cocoons are cooked and reeled, so it is called the silk-reeling flower.

The flowering period of silk flowers is from May to July. The flowers are solitary or 2 to 3 are gathered together on the branches. The flowers of the silk flower include single, semi-double and double petals. They are mainly light red or pink in color and have a slight fragrance.

The silk-reeling flower will bear fruits, the fruit period is from August to October, and they are flat and spherical.

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Blooming Management of Reeling Flowers

The flowering of silk flowers requires attention to watering and fertilizing. Sufficient water should be ensured during the budding and flowering stages, but be careful not to accumulate water during the rainy season.

After the flowers fade, it is necessary to remove the remaining flowers from the reeling flowers and thin out the excess buds. This is to reduce the consumption of nutrients and create conditions for the next flowering.

After the silk flowers fade, it is necessary to cut off the remaining flowers and thin out excess flower buds, which can slow down the consumption of nutrients and create good conditions for the silk flowers to bloom again. Quick-acting fertilizer can be applied once or twice.

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