Why do wintersweet blooms decrease year by year?

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No strength trimming or topping

Insufficient light

Improper fertilization

Pot soil is too wet

Overwintering temperatures are high

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After each wintersweet blooms, it must be pruned intensively. After the flowering period, cut off all new branches above 2-3cm from the base of the annual branches. When the new branches grow to 10-15cm When the time comes, pinch the heart 2 to 3 times in a row. If you want it to bloom more, it should receive full sunlight, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and keep the pot soil moist.

No strength trimming or topping

Strength pruning and topping are not carried out

After every blooming of wintersweet, it must be pruned intensively. Even if there is no flowering that year, strong pruning must be carried out. After the flowering period (about the end of February), cut off all the new branches above the annual branches from 2 to 3 centimeters from the base. At the same time, cut off diseased branches, thin branches, disordered branches, etc., so that when they germinate in spring, Many new branches will grow.

When the new branches grow to 10~15cm, remove 1/3 to 1/2 of the new shoots and top them 2 to 3 times continuously to make the new branches shorter and stronger. , which is conducive to the growth of flower buds on it.

Insufficient light

Wintersweet is a strong positive flower. It can receive full sunlight in the area south of the Huaihe River and does not need to be shaded. Otherwise, the branches and leaves will become elongated due to insufficient light, which will affect the growth of flower buds. . Check whether the flowers at home have elongated branches and leaves due to insufficient sunlight, and the differentiation of flower buds is hindered.

Irrational fertilization

If you want Wintersweet blooms frequently, so more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied. A small amount of compound fertilizer particles can be buried regularly and the use of nitrogen fertilizers should be controlled. Otherwise, too much nitrogen fertilizer and insufficient phosphorus and potassium will be detrimental to the flowering of buds. When choosing fertilizers for your family, ask about the proportions of various elements. Try to choose fertilizers that are low in nitrogen and high in phosphorus and potassium before and after flowering.

The pot soil is relatively moist

During the growing season, especially after June, potted plants should not be watered too much, otherwise the branches will grow wildly, which will not be conducive to the differentiation of new branches and flower buds. During maintenance and management, the pot soil should be kept moist.

The overwintering temperature is relatively high

Potted plants Wintersweet can spend the winter outdoors in some areas of the south, or on the balcony, as long as the pot soil does not freeze. But in northern areas, plants need to be moved indoors. After winter, wintersweet has a short period of dormancy. If the temperature exceeds 12°C at this time, the plants cannot fully dormant and will germinate and shoot in advance, resulting in slender and thin branches next year and difficulty in producing flower buds.

Insufficient light

Improper fertilization

Pot soil is too wet

Overwintering temperatures are high

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