Fuchsia flower: home care
At first glance, the fuchsia flower captivates with its beauty and grace. Cascading branches with bright, multi-colored buds in the form of dancing ballerinas do not leave you indifferent. In addition, the plant cannot be called whimsical, caring for it will not be a hassle.
Home care for a fuchsia flower
When purchasing fuchsia for the home, you need to pay special attention to its appearance. The plant should be healthy, the leaves are large, juicy, rich green. The buds should be bright, strong, not fall off. The roots of the flower are not visible.
Fuchsia flower buds look like dancing ballerinas
It is better to determine the place for the flower in a cool room, where the temperature, even on the hottest summer days, does not exceed +21. In addition, it must be protected from direct sunlight. The ideal option would be diffused sunlight or a place where the sun’s rays are present only at dawn.
Fuchsia also feels good under artificial lighting. This option is even safer than direct sun.
You need to water the flower regularly, especially during periods of active growth and budding. In addition, he loves humid air and spraying from a spray bottle, so it is advisable to place a container with water next to the plant. Water to moisten the soil must be separated and well filtered.
Fuchsia is fed in early spring. During this period, the flower begins an active phase of life, growth and flowering, so it simply needs strength. Preference should be given to potash and phosphorus fertilizers.
During the flowering period, the plant is prohibited from rearranging and replanting. Even if you turn it a little, it can react by dumping flowers. Top dressing during this period is made with specialized complex preparations for flowering plants.
Secrets of growing fuchsia
Having made the decision to acquire this flower, the following secrets of growing it will not be superfluous:
- a ceramic thick-walled pot will protect the root system of the flower from overheating, which has a detrimental effect on the plant;
- the place where fuchsia is grown must be constant, it cannot be rearranged and moved, this will lead to the release of foliage;
- absolute shade and lack of lighting will lead to the fact that the stems of the plant will become long, not blooming;
- too frequent fertilization results in poor flowering.
If for some reason the flower has not been watered for a long time, has not been fed or experienced stress when moving, then growth stimulants will help to restore it. These preparations are applied to the plant by spraying.
Knowing the basic preferences of the plant and some secrets for growing it, caring for a fuchsia flower will not bring problems. It will only delight with its flowering for many years.