How to raise longevity flowers (Christmas flowers)? How to control diseases and insect pests?

Longevity flower, known as Christmas cabbage, is a perennial fleshy herb. Many friends may think literally that this is a vegetable, but it is not. Longevity flower is one of the plants belonging to Sedum family, and it can also be called longevity flower and caramel flower. Because it blossoms around Christmas, it can also be called Christmas longevity flower. So how to raise longevity flowers? How to control diseases and insect pests?

First, how to raise longevity flowers?

Longevity flower has become the fastest growing potted flower among potted flowers because it is loved by the public. Many friends are not good at breeding when they buy it home. The editor summarizes the maintenance skills for you:

1. Temperature

Longevity flowers come from Madagascar, Africa, and like to grow up in a warm environment, so the ideal temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. If it is too high or too low, it is possible to cause frostbite and sunburn of the plant, which will make the longevity flowers dormant and the flowers will not be satisfactory.

2. Lighting

Because it is a plant that likes a warm environment, it naturally prefers Yang to Yin for light. In winter, you can put longevity flowers in sunny places, do not need to avoid direct sunlight, but also play a role in photosynthesis. When you encounter dormancy in summer, you should remove the potted plants to the shade and keep them ventilated.

3. Soil

Longevity flowers do not have high requirements for soil, fertile and loose is the foundation, and sandy soil with rotten content is better. In the proportion of soil, we can find professionals purchased in the flower market to match it, which is convenient for us to take care of later.

4. Watering

There is a principle for watering longevity flowers: wait for the water in the soil to dry and then water it through. This is to avoid the rotten roots of the pelvic bottom, but also can effectively prevent the leaves from yellowing. Pay attention to control the amount of water when watering each time, do not let the flowerpot often accumulate water, and maintain the moisture of the soil.

II. Pest control of longevity flowers

There are also diseases and insect pests in longevity flowers, mainly aphids, scale insects and powdery mildew.

1. Aphids

Aphids reproduce very fast on longevity flowers, so we should pay more attention to it. After it is found that aphids can be sprayed with dimethoate EC and professional pesticides.

2. Scale insects

Scale insects are often caused by environmental problems such as ventilation and temperature. After discovery, they can be wiped clean with a clean soft cloth or controlled by professional chemicals.

3. Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew is familiar to everyone, and garlic juice can be prevented. Before powdery mildew is found, people can spray some garlic juice on the leaves to prevent it. This is convenient for subsequent plant growth and reduces the occurrence of powdery mildew.

The flowering period of longevity flowers is relatively long, because the bright colors appear around Christmas, so many friends will buy as a special holiday flower to treat. Friends who like longevity flowers can be carefully cultivated at home according to the above methods, and it is also a good choice to give them to relatives and friends before and after the festival.