Surfinia is a bright plant that often decorates balconies and gardens. It is loved for its abundant flowering and expressive flowers.
To ensure that surfinia pleases with its appearance, it needs to be looked after.
An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you what needs to be done.
Selecting a territory
Surfinia does not like shaded areas, so it grows well where the sun shines.
The soil for this plant must be drained. This is necessary to prevent the roots from rotting.
Watering
Surfinia needs frequent watering. However, it is important to understand that too much water can be harmful. That is why it is worth making sure that the soil is slightly moist, but not wet.
In summer, water can be added 1-2 times a day.
Top dressing
All plants need fertilizing and surfinia is no exception. In order for it to please with its beauty, you need to use special fertilizers. They need to be applied every two weeks during the flowering period.
Cleaning up withered flowers
To ensure that the plant produces new buds, damaged and dry flowers must be removed.
Pest control
An invasion of pests can lead to the death of the plant. To prevent unpleasant situations, you can resort to folk remedies, for example, garlic infusion. It will help get rid of scale insects, aphids.
By following these tips, you can grow a healthy and beautiful plant.
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