The most representative flower in May

The most representative flower in May: rose.

Roses belong to Rosaceae. There are many plants in this genus, about 150 species, which are widely distributed in temperate and tropical regions. There are about 60 species in China. Under natural conditions, flowers only bloom once a year, and the flowering period is in May. The petals are inverted oval, double to semi-double, and the colors are white, red, pink and yellow. Rose is a very romantic flower.

Maintenance method of roses

1, soil

Roses are best planted in loose and fertile sandy loam, and it is best to mix sand, snake sawdust and vermiculite.

2. Temperature and lighting

Roses like warm sunshine, and are suitable for growing in a warm environment of 15-25 degrees. It is best to have at least 6 hours of sunshine every day. Adequate sunshine will make the color more gorgeous and the fragrance more intense.

Step 3: Moisture

Roses are drought-tolerant, so we should follow the principle of not watering, but watering thoroughly. Usually, it is necessary to avoid water accumulation or excessive humidity in the basin, especially before and after flowering.

4. Fertilizer

Roses like fertilizer, and liquid fertilizer should be applied every half month during the growing period. You can mix the decomposed cake fertilizer with bone meal, dilute it with water, and then dump it. Before flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied at twice the rate of 1-2 to facilitate the flowering of roses.