When do cockscomb usually bloom? How to plant it?

Cockscomb is a common ornamental flower, which is named because its shape is similar to that of cockscomb when it blossoms. Now the cockscomb is not limited to outdoor planting, many flower growers plant it on the balcony, playing a role in decorating the environment. When does the cockscomb usually bloom? How to plant it?

When does the cockscomb usually bloom?

The flowering time of cockscomb is from July to October. The color of cockscomb is bright red, while red represents passion and fiery red, and bright colors are used to symbolize love. Couples who receive blessings from cockscomb flowers show that they will have an eternal and sincere love.

The cockscomb flower Xiyang, the florescence time is not fixed, lasts for more than two months will wither, and the cockscomb flower belongs to the annual plant variety, blossoms once a year on average.

In the process of maintenance, due to lack of water, more water, less fertilizer and other factors, will affect flowering, as well as flowering time, combined with the correct watering method is the premise to ensure normal flower appreciation.

Second, how to plant cockscomb?

1. Lighting conditions

The demand for light is also very high, the daily light time had better not be less than 4-6 hours, otherwise the cockscomb will be poor leaf growth, there are some withered yellow wilting phenomenon.

2. Rational fertilization

Special flower fertilizer must be used in the fertilization of cockscomb, but ordinary flower fertilizer must not be used. flower fertilizer needs to be applied to the soil before planting, so that cockscomb can grow more brightly and luxuriantly in the later stage.

In the growing period, you only need to apply phosphate fertilizer every 10 days or so, and when the bud forms a head, you need to increase the number of fertilizers to 1-2 times.

3. Watering method

Cockscomb is a kind of plant that is not very important to moisture. During its growing period, cockscomb usually does not collapse and need watering. It is best to keep the soil slightly dry. After flowering, you can gradually increase the amount of water. Keep the soil moisture at about 75-80 degrees Celsius. Do not water too much, or it will easily lead to stagnant water. Usually when it rains, we should also make preparations for waterproofing and drainage.

4. Pruning skills

The number of flowers of this plant is relatively large, and the branches and leaves are also very luxuriant and luxuriant, and they are often kept outdoors for breeding as much as possible. When they grow faster, they need to do some pruning work and cut off some more leaves.

Because the leaves of the cockscomb are very fragile, they are broken at a touch, of course, this is impossible, because the branches and leaves are relatively fragile, so you must be careful when pruning the branches and leaves. In this way, you can effectively avoid damaging the main part of the cockscomb. In general, you can cut off some withered leaves and residual leaves.