Longtuzhu florescence

Longtuzhu is a shrub widely distributed in western tropical Africa and Mexico, and it is also cultivated in China. It has both medicinal and ornamental value, and can be planted as a potted plant. When will it bloom? How to maintain it?

Longtuzhu florescence

The florescence of Longtuzhu is from March to May, the calyx is white, the Corolla is crimson and covered with fine glandular hairs. Like to grow in a warm, moist and sunny semi-shady environment, not cold-resistant.

How to maintain the dragon spitting beads?

1. Light

Longtuzhu likes the light environment, especially in its flowering period, strong light can promote flower bud differentiation and development, if it is in a shady and lightless environment for a long time, it is not only not conducive to its flowering, but also prone to the risk of flowers falling.

two。 Watering

Longtuzhu is sensitive to water, and sufficient water is needed in the growing period. Stem and leaf growth period to keep the basin soil moist, but not excessive watering, water is too large, will cause only long vines do not blossom, leaves yellowing, withering, root decay and death, and so on. If the branches wither, stop watering and let them recover and sprout new leaves. Summer high temperature season should be fully watered and properly shaded. It is necessary to reduce watering in winter and make it dormant in order to survive the winter safely.

3. Fertilizer application

Longtuzhu should not apply too much fertilizer, fertilize once every semimonthly, increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and high potassium nitrate fertilizer 1-2 times in flowering season, or apply mature thin cake fertilizer and water every 7-10 days, and apply fertilizer 3-4 times continuously. In winter, watering is reduced and fertilization is stopped. If yellowing is found in the process of cultivation, it can be combined with topdressing and 0.2% ferrous sulfate to make the leaves gradually change from yellow to green.

4. Pruning

Before the new branches germinate from March to April every year, cut off all the upper branches about 10-15 cm away from the basin mouth to induce them to germinate new branches and promote flowering. During the growing period, we should strictly control the height of the branches and pay attention to topping and picking the heart, so that the branches will be neat and blossom in the future.

5. Change the basin

Dragon spit beads generally change the basin every 1-2 years, either in early spring or after the flowers fade.

Generally speaking, dragon spitting beads blossom once a year, but proper maintenance can prolong its flowering period properly. Flower friends can refer to the above introduction.