How to raise Zhu Dinghong Culture methods and matters needing attention

Zhu Dinghong's flowers are charming and gorgeous, and when they bloom, they will also be accompanied by refreshing fragrance, which is of high ornamental value and very attractive. As an ornamental plant, Zhu Dinghong naturally has more stringent requirements for its beauty, but many people often maintain it improperly, resulting in Zhu Dinghong losing its charm. Now let's study together.

How to raise Zhu Dinghong

1. Soil selection

Zhu Dinghong is planted in relatively small flowerpots, and the choice of soil is very important in the limited space. The acid soil with loose and good drainage is suitable for soil selection. The editor recommends a mixed soil: peat, perlite and vermiculite at 2:1:1. All kinds of materials are easy to find, just go to the florist and buy them. A small amount of superphosphate should be added to the mixed soil as base fertilizer.

2. Planting depth

When the pot soil is ready, all that is left is to plant it. When just planted, at least half of the ball should be exposed, mainly to observe the growth of the ball, so as to avoid festering. Wait for the bulb to grow new leaves, and then cover with a layer of soil, so that the bulb is exposed to the surface of 1ax 2 or 1 beat 3.

3. Watering

Water immediately after planting and water thoroughly. Wait for the basin soil to dry, then water it to keep the soil moist. As for topdressing, do not apply fertilizer until the bulbs grow leaves.

4. Placement environment

After planting, put the flowerpot on a well-ventilated shade and balcony to keep the temperature at 10-15 ℃ to facilitate rooting. After two weeks, the plants were moved to a high temperature of 20-25 ℃ for maintenance.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Zhu Dinghong

I. Culture methods

1. Soil

Zhu Dinghong requires loose soil, fertile soil, good drainage, and pH value between 5.5 and 6.5. Usually basin soil can be mixed with corroded fertilizer soil, rotten leaf soil and sand soil. The better the soil, the more exuberant the growth of Zhu Dinghong and the more gorgeous the flowers.

2. Watering

The growing soil of Zhu Dinghong needs to be relatively moist, and how to water it is very important. Watering should be dry and wet, and watering should be thoroughly watered, but avoid too much moisture. The indoor humidity is usually up to the standard and watered once a week. If it is dry indoors, spray frequently to increase humidity.

3. Sunshine

Zhu Dinghong likes to grow in the sun, can be appropriate direct sunlight, 2-3 hours a day, not too long. In summer noon or sunny weather, try to move the plant to a window with bright light, good ventilation and no strong direct light.

4. Temperature

Zhu Dinghong likes to be warm and is not resistant to cold. Summer maintenance, avoid heat, keep the temperature at 18-22 ℃. Winter dormancy has lower requirements for the environment. If the temperature is above 5 ℃, it can pass the winter safely and be moved to indoor maintenance.

5. Fertilization

The growth of Zhu Dinghong needs sufficient nutrients, especially in the growing period. Generally, rotten cake fertilizer is applied once every 15 days to promote flowering. Reduce fertilization after flowering and apply once every 20 days to promote the growth of the bulb.

II. Points for attention

Zhu Dinghong is a bulb flower, the health of the root is related to the growth of the whole plant, the proper supplement of potash fertilizer is conducive to the development of the new ball and the growth of the old ball.

Hydroponic culture method of Zhu Dinghong

1. Pick the ball

The key to the success of water culture of Zhu Dinghong lies in the choice of planting balls. Usually choose more than 3-year-old bulbs (the size of the bulb is about 6 cm). Cut off the leaves before autumn frost or let them naturally turn yellow and remove them, properly control water to promote their dormancy, so that the bulbs have a full rest in winter, which is conducive to flowering.

2. Colonization

In spring, that is, after hibernating, soak the bulb in permanganate solution, remove the old roots and other impurities, and put it in a container for cultivating daffodils. The water should not pass the bulb, and a little coarse sand or pebbles should be placed at the bottom of the container to better stabilize the new roots. If the water plant is used as a wall hanging, there can be no sand at the bottom of the container.

3. Transplant

Zhu Dinghong's bulb grows many roots, and when it reaches 0.5 cm, the plant can be moved to a clean hydroponic container (novice hydroponics try to choose a professional container for easy maintenance). The regular hydroponic container will straighten the plant, the water should not be too deep, half of the seed ball should be submerged, and it should be placed in sufficient sunshine and good ventilation after transplantation.

Key points of maintenance of Shuipeizhu Dinghong

1. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of Zhu Dinghong is 20-25 ℃. The temperature of pot culture and hydroponic culture are about the same, and the temperature should not be lower than 15 ℃. The temperature is lower, Zhu Dinghong grows slowly and blossoms later!

2. Change water frequently

Check the hydroponic container regularly and change the water in time. At the beginning of hydroponic culture, the water was changed once in 2-3 days and 4-5 days after a month. The water level in the container was moderate and consistent.

3. Applying liquid fertilizer

In order to make Zhu Dinghong grow stronger, when the leaves grow to 2-3 cm, fertilize in time and top dressing once in 10-20 days. Urea solution or potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution can be added when changing water, and liquid fertilizer can be selected as far as possible, so that the plant can absorb more easily.

Zhu Dinghong is one of the most popular potted plants in beautifying the home environment. She likes the warm and moist growing environment. One thing to pay attention to in the process of maintenance is that it is not cold-resistant and will enter a dormant period in winter. If it is not properly maintained, it may make Zhu Dinghong "never wake up".