Little by little, the most flowering season of the year is coming to an end, and the warmest time of the year is already beginning to be noticed. The temperatures, both maximum and minimum, begin to rise and many plants, such as the geraniums in the photo above, flourish thus giving joy to the garden or corner where they are. In these months the care of potted plants increases, because in addition to needing periodic watering, they also appreciate the subscriber and some small pruning which should focus only on removing dry leaves and / or withered flowers.
Next we are going to tell you the specific care that various types of plants need, including trees, shrubs and rose bushes.
Trees
The trees potted plants usually need a substrate made of peat and perlite. They are plants that must be placed in full sun for their proper growth and development. If we have it in a place with little light, it is very likely that its stem will become very thin and that it will grow too high, and its leaves will become larger than they should be.
We must water them often, especially if they are in small and / or plastic pots. But it will be necessary to be careful not to leave the substrate waterlogged. Therefore it is more recommended let it dry between waterings, something that during the summer the sun manages to do in a few days, forcing us to water again. Thus, in general, we will water about 2 times a week.
Lavender
La lavender essence It is a beautiful shrub that is ideal for use in low-maintenance gardens, as it resists drought, adapts to a wide variety of soils, and loves direct sunlight. However, in a pot it will need weekly waterings, and it will be able to grow without problems if it has shade for half a day (in the morning or in the afternoon).
Similar care needs all those plants known for their low water needs: mastic, cactus, succulents, bougainvillea, jasmine ...
Rosales
The roses They are undoubtedly one of the most popular plants in all the gardens of the world. Whether they are planted in soil or in pots, they need frequent waterings, especially during the summer during which they will have to be watered about 3-4 times a week depending on the climate and humidity. The ideal location is in full sun, ideally all day, but they can also grow correctly if, for example, the afternoon they do not have it direct.
To get more flowers do not forget to cut the ones that are witheredThis way, new stems will come out and, consequently, more roses that you can enjoy.
Horticultural plants
All the Horticultural plants need to be in full sun and watered very frequently. If you live in a very hot and dry climate, it is highly advisable to water your garden plants every day, so you will get a greater amount of fruit, and well developed.
In the case of tomato plants, it is essential to train them, since otherwise the stems are likely to break due to the weight of the tomatoes themselves. In addition, this way you will get to have a bigger plant that will give you a better production.
Carnivorous plants
All the carnivorous plants they live near rivers and swamps. Because of this their water needs are very high, especially in summer during which it is highly recommended to put a plate or tray underneath that will have to be filled with water frequently. In hot, dry climates, watering should be daily. Use distilled, rain or reverse osmosis water.
They should generally be in full sun, with the exception of Droseras, Darlingtonia and Nephentes, which we must locate in areas where they have light filtered through the trees, for example.
The fertilization of potted plants in summer is something that does not hurt. With a well used fertilizer we will have more vigorous plants soon. For this reason, we will always read the manufacturer's label, and follow its instructions, as misuse can seriously damage the plant. The only ones that should never be fertilized are carnivorous plants because their roots cannot absorb the nutrients directly and the product could do them a lot of damage. In the case of horticultural plants, it is more advisable to use ecological, organic fertilizers.
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