How to prolong the flowering period of Milan flowers

1. Fertilization

Before blooming, it is in the growth period for a long time and needs a lot of nutrients. One is for development, and the other is to reserve nutrients for flowering, so that the flowers will bloom more vigorously afterwards. Generally, top dressing should be done once a month, and the fertilizers should be diverse, such as phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, nitrogen fertilizers, human feces and urine, etc., but do not add only one type to ensure the diversity of nutrition.

2. Moisture

In theory, Milan should always be kept moist, especially the soil in the pot should not dry out and crack. It can be kept moist all year round without water accumulation. Milan rarely has dead leaves due to too much water. Wait until the soil is dry and then add water until the soil is soaked. The summer temperature is high and the evaporation is large, while the winter climate is dry. Use a spray bottle to spray more water on the leaves. The leaves are best when dripping water. It is worth noting that the amount of water should be reduced appropriately when flowering comes.

3. Flowering period

The flowers will bloom in mid-June and continue until autumn. During this period, you need to apply phosphorus fertilizer once every half a month. The thicker the fertilizer, the more abundant the flowering will be. The fertilizer used during the flowering period is different from that during the growth period. Phosphorus fertilizer should be used as the main fertilizer to promote flowering. Otherwise, due to insufficient fertility, fewer flowers will bloom and the duration will be short, and some flower buds may even wither before they can fully bloom.

4. After flowering

Milan flowers bloom many times, and you should not relax your nutrition after the flowers fade. You should apply fertilizer in time during the period when the flowers fall to prepare for the next blooming and avoid the flowers withering or not blooming. Avoid direct sunlight but increase sunlight appropriately to promote the growth of branches and leaves.