How to grow dahlias and what to pay attention to

Dahlias, also known as globe amarans , are known for their colorful blooms and fragrant scent. Their flowers come in a variety of bright colors, including red, pink, yellow, orange, etc., providing abundant choices for flower lovers. Let’s learn together how to grow dahlias and what precautions to take.

How to grow dahlias

Watering: During the spring and autumn growing season, water every 3-4 days. Water every morning and evening when it is cool in summer. During the winter dormancy period, water once every 10-15 days and keep the soil slightly dry.

Fertilization: Apply a mixture of organic fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every 20 days during the growing season, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after budding. Stop fertilizing in summer and return to normal after autumn.

Light: Dahlias like light and need plenty of sunlight, at least 6 hours a day. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun in summer and get more sun in other seasons.

Soil: Choose a well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in humus, such as a mixture of garden soil, humus, and sand.

Dahlia precautions

Repotting: Repot once every 1-2 years to prevent soil compaction and maintain soil activity.

Water moderately: follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and avoid over-wetting or over-waterlogging the soil.

Temperature management: Suitable temperature is 20-25℃. In summer, a cool place is needed to cool down and increase humidity.

In summary, avoid applying excessive fertilizer or salt-containing fertilizer to dahlias to prevent damage to the health of the plant. The leaves and flowers of dahlias contain toxic ingredients and are not suitable for consumption. Children or pets at home should be carefully watched to prevent accidental ingestion.