Flowering evergreens is a beautiful houseplant that produces lovely flowers throughout the year. This easy-to-care-for plant is a great addition to any home, and makes a wonderful gift for any occasion.
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Flowering Almond Bush
Related plant:
Flowering Hedges
About soil condition, the flowering evergreens are not too fussy. They prefer well-drained, fertile soil but will tolerate less than ideal conditions. In fact, they are quite drought tolerant once established. Flowering evergreens are also tolerant of salt, making them ideal for coastal gardens.
So, like the other plants, flowering evergreens need sun to grow. They use sunlight to produce chlorophyll, which helps them make food. Flowering evergreens also need sun to help them bloom. If they don't get enough sun, they may not bloom as much or at all. flower production will be stunted.
The temperature condition that is most ideal for flowering evergreens is a warm climate. These plants thrive in environments where the temperature is consistently above freezing. If the temperature drops too low, the plants will not bloom. In some cases, the flowers may even fall off the plant.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 50% to 60%. The plant does not like to be too wet or too dry. If the air is too dry, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. If the air is too wet, the leaves will rot.
Regarding fertilizer, usually the plant will tell you when it needs it. You can do a soil test to see what, if any, nutrients are lacking in the soil. As for the roots, they are very important to the plant. The roots help anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Pruning flowering evergreens is important to maintain their shape and encourage new growth. Usually, pruning is done in late winter or early spring. To prune, first remove any dead or diseased branches. Next, cut back any branches that are growing too long or out of place. Finally, thin out dense areas of growth to promote air circulation and light penetration.
Propagation is often done by taking cuttings from the plant and rooting them in soil. This can be done with a simple cutting taken from the tips of the plant. The cutting should be about four inches long and should have a few leaves on it. Place the cutting in a pot of moistened soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. The cutting should root within a few weeks.
Usually, the plant growth rate is moderate to slow. Their growth is often determined by the climate they are in and the soil type. For example, those in cold climates will often grow slower than those in warmer climates. Soil type can also affect growth rate, with sandier soils often promoting faster growth.
Common problems for this kind of plant are overwatering, excessive fertilizer, and not enough light. Overwatering can cause root rot, which will kill the plant. Excessive fertilizer can burn the roots and leaves, and not enough light will cause the plant to become leggy and weak.
Source:
Choosing evergreens for your landscape | UMN Extension
Evergreen Shrubs - 7.414 - Extension
Fertilizing evergreens | UMN Extension - University of Minnesota
