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The florist's lunar calendar for April will help you choose suitable days for working with flowers. It is important to take into account the moon cycle when replanting and caring for plants, because each phase of the night star has a special impact.
Florist calendar for April 2024
With the arrival of spring, gardeners begin an active time. We need to start cleaning the garden, plucking up the grown seedlings and taking care of the perennials that are emerging from hibernation. However, indoor flowers also require care: timely feeding, watering and preparation for flowering. There is a lot of work, and to draw up a plan for caring for and planting flowers for April, you should follow the recommendations of the lunar calendar.
Moon phases in April
The moon phase chart for April is as follows:
- On April 8 there will be a new moon - the calmest period in the life of plants. This is the right time to remove dry, diseased shoots and branches. Moderate watering and loosening of the soil are also allowed;
- From April 9 to April 23, the month grows. This is the time of development of the ground part of the flower: stems and leaves are extended, a bud is formed. The root system is at rest, and getting used to a new place will be difficult. Therefore, you should not trim and replant your home flora. In addition, during this period it is better to refrain from planting garden perennials;
- The arrival of the full moon (April 24) marks the beginning of the third phase of the lunar cycle. A good day for thinning dense plantings and collecting seeds, as well as controlling pests and weeds. However, any work on pruning garden and indoor plants is prohibited.
- From April 1 to 7 and from April 25 to 30 the waning moon.
Favorable days
Unfavorable days
April 3, 4, 7, 8, 16, 17, 24 and 30 are marked in the lunar calendar as unfavorable days for gardening. It is worth abandoning plans for working with flowers and devoting time to other important matters.
Florist calendar for April 2024: planting and caring for garden flowers
April is the month when new shoots appear on garden flowers and fresh plantings produce their first shoots. High-quality care carried out on certain days according to the recommendations of the lunar calendar will help them grow and develop better.
Sowing calendar for April 2024 for flower growers
Planting garden flowers on the right day is an important condition for good and confident growth. The lunar calendar for a gardener for April 2024 will tell you on what days to sow and care for outdoor plants.
Sowing annuals
Mid-spring is the ideal time to plant annual garden flowers.They are grown from seedlings or sown directly into the ground if the weather is warm enough.
In April, they continue to sow garden flowers that should have been planted in the second half of March. Basically, these are the so-called Autumn stars: Chinese asters, helichrysum, annual dahlias, cineraria, amaranth.
Lunar calendar for April 2024: caring for indoor flowers
With the onset of spring, under the bright April sun, home flowers begin to actively grow and gain foliage. But gardeners need to be careful and make sure that intense sunlight does not damage young leaves. To do this, you can shade the room with curtains or make a sliding shadow on the window using a piece of paper.
When can you replant home flowers?
Regular replanting of indoor plants is a necessary procedure. The life of flowers depends on the condition of the roots. And if the root does not have enough space in the pot, it will gradually begin to die. Fast-growing and young flowers should be replanted at least once a year. And if a flower or tree develops slowly, then replanting is needed every 2 years. In addition, several other reasons indicate the need for a transplant:
- the plant has “grown” out of the pot and the ground has risen, making watering much more difficult;
- the earth has become compacted, and less oxygen reaches the roots;
- the soil in the pot is depleted and cannot provide the flower with the necessary substances.
The ideal time for transplantation is September-October or March-April. When preparing for transplantation, you need to pay attention to the condition of the flower. It is important that it is healthy and not in the flowering phase.
Recommendations for caring for indoor flowers in April
It is best to fertilize indoor plants according to the lunar calendar on the 1st, 2nd, 9-11, 13-15, 18-23, 25, 28 and 29th. Flowers can be fertilized with additives containing a specific element. For foliage growth, it is better to give nitrogen fertilizers, but the main thing is not to overdo it. Otherwise, the stems will be too tall and the leaves will be very weak. Supplements containing potassium help the stems grow and the leaves acquire a rich color. Phosphorus is needed for lush flowering, but an excess of this element leads to ripening. Therefore, it is ideal to feed indoor flowers with balanced fertilizers for decorative foliage or flowering plants.
The leaves of indoor plants, protected from snow and rain, accumulate a lot of dust during the winter. It is necessary to help the flowers get rid of it. To do this, it is recommended to take a warm cleansing shower. This procedure is perfect for large-leaved flowers: palm trees, ficus and ferns. It is better to moisten small-leaved ones with a spray bottle, and pubescent leaves, such as those of violets, should be cleaned with a soft, dry brush.
Spring is the time when insect pests begin to become active. Gardeners should regularly inspect leaves for pests. And if they are found, then immediately treat the infected flower and other plants that were near it.
In March-April the growing season begins; this is the ideal time for sanitary or rejuvenating pruning of indoor flowers. However, before you pick up the scissors, you need to make sure that the plant has come out of dormancy and prepare the event taking into account the basic rules of pruning:
- You should work with sharp and suitable tools.
- It is important to follow the rules of hygiene (begin work with clean hands, treat the work surface and tools) so as not to harm the flower and yourself.
- You cannot prune and replant at the same time. Between these procedures there should be a sufficient period for the plant to adapt.
- After trimming, it is necessary to process the sections. For this, gardeners use special powders or balms for processing. This will help the plant recover faster.
Conclusion
The gardener's lunar calendar for April is a good helper for working in the garden. If you care for indoor and garden flowers on favorable days, the plants will more easily withstand the stress of pruning or replanting. And the benefits of fertilizing and watering will increase significantly.
