What should I do if the California poppy grows too tall?

The reason why California poppy grows too long

Insufficient light

After sowing, the seedlings of domesticated californica grow slowly and their rhizomes are relatively thin. In the absence of light, the rhizomes will grow very long, the true leaves will be thin and easy to fall over.

The sowing of California poppies is generally carried out in spring and autumn, and there is still a difference in light between the north and the south. The temperature in spring and autumn in the north is relatively low, and the sunlight is not very warm, so flower lovers are worried about catching cold and keep their flowers indoors. This actually increases the chances of California poppies growing too tall.

As for flower lovers in the south, because the sunshine in spring and autumn is still quite warm, they are afraid of sunburn and keep their flowers indoors, which also increases the chances of the californica growing too tall.

Excessive water

The seedlings of California poplar do not need too much water. If the soil in the pot is waterlogged, the seedlings will just try their best to grow upwards but will not thrive at all, and will look like a weak willow in the wind. Too much water will lead to less oxygen in the potting soil, affecting the respiration of the plant.

Partial nitrogen fertilizer

Nitrogen fertilizer is the fertilizer that is most effective in accelerating plant growth. However, if the plants are still small, it is better not to apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. The base fertilizer for sowing can be some wood ash or phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. After the seedlings accelerate their growth, do not apply nitrogen fertilizer exclusively, and arrange nutrients reasonably.

What should I do if the California poppy grows too tall?

Light and moisture treatment

Increase light, reduce watering frequency, and control the excessive growth of California poppies. If necessary, you can spray some dwarfing agent.

Reasonable arrangement of nutrients

During the growing period and early flowering period of California poppies, applying a thin layer of cake fertilizer water once a month can make the plant grow well. Flower lovers who apply granular fertilizers should pay attention to arranging the proportions of fertilizers reasonably. Do not apply nitrogen fertilizer alone, but apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in appropriate proportions.

Topping protection

When mature California poppies grow too tall, dwarfing agents, light treatment, and water treatment are often of little use. Then we have no choice but to resort to the method of pinching for protection.

When pinching, cut the plant in a certain proportion, use the cut part for cuttings, and let the remaining part sprout new branches on its own.