Culture methods and matters needing attention of the latest longevity flowers

The scientific name of longevity flower is actually Christmas cabbage. It is a favorite flower in Europe. Because it blossoms before Christmas, it gets its name. It is a dwarf flower. It is generally used as a potted plant with a variety of colors. Planting longevity flowers is very simple, but maintenance requires some effort, and there are many details to pay attention to, which determine the growth of the flowers.

1. Temperature, light

Because it is a pulpy plant, so do not like high temperature, but low temperature will dormancy, the best growth temperature is 15 to 22 degrees, below 5 degrees, stop growing; 5 degrees above 10 degrees does not grow very well. The temperature above 25 degrees does not grow well, and above 30 degrees, it will no longer grow. It is more sunny and blossoms earlier when there is plenty of sunshine. If there is not enough sunshine, it may not bloom.

2. Soil and moisture

Like loose, deep soil, but do not stick heavy, if it is deep and sticky, the roots will spoil. It is best to use loose soil, which can be prepared by yourself and used together with river sand, humus soil, peat, mature pine needles, sawdust and so on. Do not use those good-looking ceramic pots, ventilation is very difficult, easy to accumulate water, rotten roots, infection and illness. If you have the best tile basin, use a common plastic basin with holes, which can be drained at the bottom. It is better to put broken tiles on the bottom pad, watering thoroughly at one time, water flowing out, less watering.

3. Fertilization

Like fertilizer flowers, more fertilization, help to blossom, on the pot for a month, adapt to the environment after fertilization, general fertilization about 2 times nitrogen fertilizer, dissolved after use, do not use farm manure, inconvenient, easy to stain flowers and leaves, the use of chemical fertilizer. Fertilize once before flowering. The florescence is very long. You can top fertilizer and spray potash about once a month or two.

4. Prevention and control of diseases and pests

Common diseases, leaf spot disease, harmful leaves, brown spots, you can use chlorothalonil with water, comprehensive spraying leaves, a few days later will be effective. The disease is serious, you can dig out, wash the mud, soak in the medicine solution for a period of time, disinfect the container, and then raise it with nutrient water for a period of time, and then put on the basin after recovery. Common insects, leaf green insects, harmful to leaves, leaving only the epidermis after eating. Catch insects and kill them, spray disinfectant again, and clean up excrement.

5. Points for attention

Fertilize, do not touch the leaves, wash them off after touching the leaves, otherwise they will hurt the leaves and turn yellow and wither. Do not fertilize too much, the soil concentration is too high, it will reverse the loss of water. There is more than one kind of disease and insect, so it is necessary to identify and prevent it. Don't have too much humidity, it's easy to get sick. If you put it in a ventilated and transparent place, it will grow better. When the outdoor temperature is not suitable, move to indoor breeding.

Longevity flowers, belonging to the Sedum family, are as drought-resistant and easy to manage as succulent plants, mainly because they can't be watered more. Just pay attention to other details. Specific conditions should be specific to adjust the breeding methods.