How to achieve good flowering of plants? Growth stimulants for plants Flowering stimulator for indoor plants.

Evgeniy Sedov

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Now almost all gardeners and vegetable gardeners can stimulate plant growth. For this purpose, there are special preparations that accelerate germination, rooting, and fruit formation. When using a stimulating agent, not only growth accelerates, but productivity and the level of resistance to diseases and bad weather conditions increase.

What are plant growth stimulants?

Preparations for regulating plant growth are widely used now. They exist different types. Some products affect successful root formation and increase the level of germination of seeds (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers). Others have a greater effect on stem thickening and are able to regulate flowering and ovary formation. These products play a big role in protecting small seedlings. There are also plant growth stimulants made from natural extracts of fungi, algae, bacteria, coal and peat. And there are those created individually, which are also very effective.

Succinic acid for plants

Contained in brown coal, animal organisms and some plants, and amber. You can buy this drug in the form of tablets or easily soluble in water. white powder. The substance is non-toxic, harmless even in overdose. Applicable succinic acid for the purpose of treating weak plants, to stimulate root growth, when forming new shoots, and increasing the number of flowers. The remedy is considered universal remedy, but not a fertilizer. Prepare a solution by dissolving 2 g of the drug in 1-2 liters warm water. Use no later than after 3 days.

Humic fertilizers

Made from natural raw materials: sapropel, peat, brown coal. Humic fertilizers act on general condition soil. Thanks to the introduction of such substances, its structure improves, moisture capacity and water permeability increase, and density decreases. A plant planted in such soil receives all nutrients in an accessible (digestible) form. It is better to treat the plants themselves (soak the seeds or roots of seedlings), the effectiveness of the product increases upon contact humic acids with the plant itself. It is very important to follow the instructions when working with the solution.

Boric acid

Feeding plants at home speeds up their development. Boric acid often used for this purpose in gardening and horticulture. Its use also helps to increase the number of ovaries and improve the taste of the resulting fruits. The drug does not cause a burn in humans if it comes into contact with the skin, but can accumulate in the body and is poorly excreted by the kidneys. Excess boron is dangerous for plants; symptoms appear: burns on the lower leaves, yellowing, curling of the upper ones.

Plant growth stimulator for flowering

Gardeners and gardeners often use biological growth stimulants for plants, such as flowering accelerators containing gibberellin. Even if conditions do not allow given time it releases the ovary, some drugs can help with this. Such products are suitable for treating indoor orchids, tomatoes, grapes, potato plants, that is - different cultures. You will learn about the most popular stimulants below.

Bud

It is a drug of natural origin, a stimulator of flowering and fruit formation. Active ingredient are gibberellic acid sodium salts. The “Bud” product increases the number of ovaries, prevents their falling off, the appearance of barren flowers, improves the amount of harvest, its taste qualities, guarantees the content of vitamins. This plant growth stimulator poses a moderate risk; following the instructions is mandatory.

Ovary

Gibbersib (this is also the name of this drug) was created to increase the number of ovaries on plants and accelerate the ripening of flowers. It is also used to protect against bad weather conditions; even in such conditions, the stimulant increases productivity significantly. The working solution (1 g per 1 liter of water) is used for spraying on the day of its preparation. At the same phase (budding, flowering) the drug “Immunocytophyte” is often used. It is used to create immunity in plants against powdery mildew, gray rot, late blight, bacteriosis.

Root stimulator

Phytohormones gibberellins help seeds germinate. Auxins are considered substances responsible for cell elongation in plant tissues. The product containing auxins is a root former and an accelerator of stem growth. For growing seedlings, it is very useful to have on hand a drug that stimulates its growth from the very first day. There are many drugs that are used for this purpose, you will learn about them further.

Kornevin

Growth stimulator for plants, accelerates root formation. Available for sale in 5 g bags. Can be used dry: the stem is dusted with powder before planting. The solution (a sachet of 5 liters of water) is used to water small seedlings after planting in the ground. Some experts argue that for better root formation, you need to process compost (you can take “Baikal”, “Sodium Humate”), which fertilizes the soil. This will ensure increased productivity, protect plants from frost, and improve soil microflora.

Zircon

This drug is not only a root growth stimulator. It acts as a development enhancer, root promoter for small seedlings, and root former for seeds. The action of “Zircon” helps young plantings survive even in unfavorable weather and light conditions. The use of a stimulant reduces the risk of diseases (bacteriosis, late blight, fusarium, etc.), while it is practically harmless to people, animals, and insects. The drug "Atlet" has also proven itself as an excellent assistant in stimulating the growth of seedlings.

Heteroauxin

It is useful for root formation, but the work of the nutrient preparation does not end there. Treatment with the solution helps seedlings to take root, increases the germination of bulbs and seeds, and prevents the leaves and ovaries from falling off. “Heteroauxin” increases productivity, the yield of seeds from fruits, and increases their quality. For transplanted seedlings, prepare a solution (2 tablets per 10 liters of water), in which the roots are soaked for 20 hours. After planting, water with the remaining liquid. “Krezacin” has a similar effect; the seeds are soaked in its solution for 5 hours before sowing.

Epin

Used to rejuvenate tired, weakened plantings, stimulate root formation, and increase the level of protection against pests and diseases. For spraying, 5 ml of the drug is diluted in 5 liters of water. In the evening, the procedure of thoroughly wetting each leaf is carried out. The solution is not stored for more than 3 days. “Etamon”, “Potassium Humate”, “Prorostok”, “Ekosil” have a similar effect and are very helpful in propagating plants, accelerating their growth, rooting, and increasing productivity.

How to use plant growth biostimulants

Each drug should be used only according to the instructions. Any deviation can lead to sad consequences: the opposite result or uncontrolled plant growth. There is a certain ritual that is carried out by many gardeners and gardeners to grow different crops. You can find out more about it below (be sure to save the sequence). The following will help to stimulate growth:

• Solutions of “Heteroauxin” or “Kornevin”. Soak the seeds in them for 6 hours, then plant them in the ground. This will increase the germination percentage.
• Preparations for strengthening and growth of roots (“Etamon”, “Epin”). After the sprouts appear, care must be taken to form a good root system. It is advisable to spray according to the instructions.
• Rooting agents (for example, “Kornevin”). Before planting seedlings in open ground it is necessary to soak it in a stimulant solution. After this, it is recommended to treat the plantings with “Etamon” 2 times a month to strengthen, adapt, and accelerate flowering.

Is it possible to prepare a plant growth regulator yourself?

It is not necessary to buy products to accelerate the growth of seedlings or your own pets. Everything you need for this can be found at home. For example, aloe juice is very useful for creating roots in cuttings. The tops of any grass from the yard, ground or soaked, are also an excellent stimulant. It is advisable to water seedlings or flowers with a solution of germinated and ground barley (infused with water). Growth stimulants for plants can also be prepared from a decoction of dried mushrooms, honey, egg white, willow twigs, onion peels.

Video: stimulants and fertilizers for plants

The highest reward for a florist is lush flowering indoor plants. In anticipation of this, time and effort are spent, the rules for the care and maintenance of home flowers are observed, the most comfortable conditions are created, and many tricks of indoor floriculture are applied.

Flowering is the completion of the plant's vegetative cycle. Most plants bloom at the same time every year. In the garden, for example, tulips bloom in April, rhododendrons in May, roses in June, yellow lilies in July, phlox in August, Japanese anemone in September.

But there are plants that bloom extremely rarely. These species need to reach maturity to produce flower buds. Some cacti produce flowers only in the 10th or 15th year of life, and bamboo generally blooms once every 80-100 years!

In our latitudes, with a clear change of seasons, plants bloom almost every year under the influence of climatic conditions. They experience a period of growth (spring, summer), a period of slow growth (autumn) and a period of vegetative dormancy (winter). Their biological rhythm is associated with the seasons, so most species go through a full vegetative cycle in a year.

However, in our house we grow plants native to different corners lands, sometimes even from another hemisphere, who are accustomed to completely different climatic conditions. Therefore, problems with flowering are not the exception, but the norm.

In addition, not all indoor plants can give us flowers as many times as we want. Azaleas, primroses, cyclamen, cineraria, exacum, brovallia, begonia, etc. Unfortunately, after flowering they are no longer of any interest, and these indoor plants have to be regularly renewed.

In order for plants to bloom, we must awaken the “survival instinct” in it, that is, they must experience maximum inconvenience (winter for our garden plants and a period of drought for tropical species) to allow the breeding process to begin. If plants live in comfortable conditions all the time, as is often the case in our homes, they do not “feel the need” to reproduce. Therefore, to stimulate flowering, create the most uncomfortable conditions for the plants.

First of all, for the formation of buds, a difference between day and night temperatures is required. A plant constantly living in a room at a temperature of 18-20 C will produce only leaves. But if you manage to lower the temperature at night to 15 C, the chances of flower buds appearing will increase significantly.

Many types of houseplants require a true period of vegetative dormancy before they stop growing. During this period, they are watered much less often and much less. Therefore, the temperature can even drop to 10 C. This can only be done in a cold greenhouse or on the veranda, but this is the only way to make orchids and cacti bloom.

Bulbs, tubers, rhizomes are storage organs that help the plant endure serious weather changes and survive during periods of drought and cold. To bulbous plant bloomed, it must be kept after flowering without water in a very cool room. This is what you should do with amaryllis and cyclamens.

There are single-fruit plants that bloom only once and die after fruiting. These are bananas, bromeliads, agaves and some palms. Therefore, it is only natural that these plants take several years to bloom. If you want to encourage mature plants to flower, place the plant under plastic along with a halved apple, which will release ethylene.

The flowering process is directly related to the lighting of indoor plants. The amount and intensity of light a plant receives directly affects the formation of flower buds. Depending on the flowering period in natural conditions various types indoor plants are sensitive to either long daylight hours or short ones.

Late blooming chrysanthemums, nerines, schlumbergeras, poinsettias, cyclamens, kalanchoes and too early blooming azaleas, primroses, etc. bloom at the moment when the day is shorter than the night. It is enough to place these plants in a dimly lit place for several weeks, and flower buds will begin to form on them.

On the contrary, plants that bloom in summer - bougainvillea, pelargonium, stephanotis, allamanda, saintpaulia, gloxinia - need short nights to bloom. Artificial lighting guarantees the appearance of flowers.

We improve the flowering of perennial plants.

Make a few simple gestures and perennial plants will bloom luxuriantly for many years, thanks to our care for them.

Herbaceous perennials grow for a long time and bloom profusely if you grow them in the right conditions for normal growth. Even the most impeccable care of plants will not extend their life and flowering time if they are not planted in the right place. Therefore, before purchasing, do not be lazy to collect as much information as possible about them and choose plants depending on the conditions of a particular area of ​​the garden.

Due attention must be paid to light. To many herbaceous plants Bright sunlight is required; forest plants in such conditions get sunburned and wither. Large herbaceous perennials that are selected for lush and vigorous flowering require soil rich in humus and nutrients; other plants grow better in soils poor in humus and nutrients. You should ask whether the plant likes calcareous soils or prefers slightly acidic ones. The supply of water to plants must also meet their needs. Plants that prefer dry soils will rot in damp areas, while moisture-loving perennials, on the contrary, will wither in dry soils.

Create the conditions necessary for plants to grow. Before purchasing, you need to collect all the necessary information about the plant. Also, before planting, you should know what kind of soil is needed for good growth one plant or another. Some perennials prefer permeable soil. Heavy soils are improved with sand and compost. Other plants grow better in fertilized soil a large number nutrients.

Herbaceous perennials that are properly cared for bloom especially luxuriantly. When watering and feeding them, proceed from the needs of the plants. Some plants are particularly demanding of moisture and nutrients, others are less demanding. We provide plants optimal place. Vigorous perennials often quickly grow in height and deprive neighboring plants of nutrients, moisture and light. Therefore, their growth should be curbed.

In winter, plants should be protected from frost. Cover plants in the root area. Old perennials can be rejuvenated (see article: Rejuvenating herbaceous perennials.) if you divide them. Short-lived plants should be replaced with new ones.

Proper watering has an impact on whether herbaceous perennials grow spreadingly and bloom profusely, or whether they grow rather sparingly. How much watering should be depends on the type of soil and the needs of a particular plant. Sandy soils do not retain moisture well, so plants growing in them require more moisture. In any case, do not water the plants too often; it is better to do it less often, but water abundantly.

To make your plants bloom even more magnificently, do a few simple things:

Before planting herbaceous perennials, we dig deep into the soil and add compost and nutrients to it. You can test the soil first. We remove weak shoots when they reach 5-10cm. Thinning strengthens the plant and promotes the formation of large buds. Pinch off the soft shoot tips when the plant reaches 1/3 of its height. This will give the plant a bushier shape. Regularly remove wilted inflorescences. Thanks to this, many herbaceous perennials repeatedly set new buds. Stunted plants that do not grow for a long time are best transplanted to a new location in spring or fall. Old herbaceous perennials can bloom with renewed vigor if you dig them up in the spring or fall, divide them, and plant them again.

In windy weather, try to provide your perennials with large flowers with decent support. Many works on caring for herbaceous perennials, which help improve their flowering, are routine and labor-intensive. Keep the soil moist under plants that have been pruned, fertilized or divided. We remove weeds while they are still small. Tender young shoots and flower buds are often attacked by a variety of pests and diseases. We examine the plants: pay attention to the undersides of their leaves. To combat aphids, spray the plants with a solution of liquid soap and alcohol. Collect snails and slugs.

In springtime we create good conditions To start, we feed with compost or organomineral fertilizers, it all depends on the requirements of your perennials. In summer the most basic care. During drought we water. Remove faded flowers. Herbaceous perennials that require a lot of nutrients are regularly fed until August. In the fall, before the onset of frost, perennials are pruned and covered with brushwood or covering material.

In a word, we only dreamed of peace, and we will work in our garden while the sun is still high and we have the strength and main desire for all this. Take care of yourself and good luck to you.