How to water the Eleven O'Clock plant and how often?
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Do you know how to water the Eleven O'Clock plant correctly?
One of the topics we talk about most here on the site is, without a doubt, gardening.
We know that it is a topic that many people identify with and that is always very successful.
After all, there are a lot of people out there who love plants and everything that involves these activities.
Whether you are a first-time gardener or someone who already has some experience in this area… We aim to communicate with everyone in a straightforward manner.
This week we already talked about the main star of our topic today: the Eleven Hours plant.
In the previous content, we explained how you can plant Eleven Hours in a PET bottle correctly.
And the feedback was so good that we decided to create a second content to talk a little more about this plant that is a hit in millions of Brazilian homes!
Here, you will understand a little more about its main behaviors, learn how to water the Eleven O'Clock plant and how to keep an eye on the frequency of watering.
And, of course, we've also put together some special tips about Onze Horas for you to put into practice!
What is Eleven Hours?
If you're just arriving on the site and you're still a little lost, don't worry, we'll explain everything to you in detail.
Starting with the plant in question.
The name may even be a little strange. After all, who calls a plant Eleven O'Clock, right?
But this plant with the funny name not only exists, it is also quite popular.
In fact, the plant is so popular that you may have already seen it around and not associate the name with the plant.
The Eleven O'Clock Flower – or Portulaca grandiflora – is a species of plant that is well known here in Brazil.
In fact, if we were to draw up the family tree – pardon the pun – of Onze Horas, we would see that it is a very close relative – like a cousin – of some types of succulents and cacti that exist in nature.
Now that you understand a little more about it, you must be trying to associate the plant with the name, right?
So hurry to the next topic and we’ll talk more about it there!
Why is the plant called Eleven Hours?
And of course a plant with such a different name had to come with an explanation, right?
The plant was named Eleven O'Clock because of its unique behavior: its flowers begin to open at around 11 am.
As the sun is beginning to gain strength at this time and its rays are warmer, Onze Horas takes advantage of this moment to blossom and put on a spectacle of beauty.
What is the origin of the Eleven Hours plant?
As we already mentioned in the first topic, Eleven O'Clock is a relatively close relative of plants such as cacti and succulents.
And just like its “cousins”, Onze Horas is quite fond of a little sun.
Native to South America, Onze Horas is a plant that is present in countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
And like a good plant that loves the sun, the Eleven O'Clock is a flower that prefers warmer weather and seasons, such as spring and, especially, summer.
But just because it likes the sun doesn't mean you should stop watering it properly, right?
And that's exactly what we're going to talk about in the next topic.
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How to water the Eleven O'Clock plant and how often?
Now we come to an important subject for this flower: how to water the Eleven O'Clock plant? And what is the right frequency for watering?
Even though the plant loves warm climates, it is also necessary to pay the right attention to watering the Eleven O'Clock Plant.
In the case of this type of plant, it is recommended to water it 2 to 3 times a week. To better define this, it is important to take into account the climate where you live.
If it is very sunny in your city, you can water your Eleven Hours 3 times a week.
Now, if the sunlight incidence in your city is a little low, it may be necessary to reduce the frequency of watering a little and reduce it to twice a week.
This happens because, with greater sunlight, the heat causes the water to evaporate faster, making it necessary to water more frequently.
But with milder temperatures and less strong sunlight, watering can be spaced out more.
Tips on how to take good care of your Eleven Hours
Now that you know how to water the Eleven O'Clock plant in the correct way – and frequency – it's time to talk a little more about some tips for caring for the flower.
These are even more valuable tips for those who have never had any contact with gardening and are just starting out.
Care on how to water the Eleven O'Clock plant
Remember when we said that you learn to understand the plant’s needs? That’s very true!
But until that happens, learn to observe the plant – especially when it comes to watering the Eleven Hours plant.
If you notice that the soil is still slightly damp, delay watering for a while. After all, you don't want your Eleven O'Clock to drown, do you?
Fertilizing your Eleven Hours
Another important point for the development of your plant is fertilization.
A good alternative is to opt for fertilization with organic compost or worm humus. As for application, a suggestion is to do it every 2 or 3 months.
The place to leave your Eleven Hours
Here, there is only one answer: sunny places!
In order to grow well, this plant needs long periods of sunlight. The recommended amount is between 6 and 8 hours.
In other words: Onze Horas is not a plant for indoor areas, but rather for the outside of your home, in a very beautiful garden!
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