The latest culture methods of dolphin flowers

Dolphin flower is a perennial herb native to South Africa, because its flowers like a group of dolphins to spread around the name, in fact, if planted people will know, dolphin flower bud is more like a dolphin, blue back white belly, head big tail small, very cute. So how are these interesting flowers grown? The following pro-agricultural network will introduce it to you.

I. Growth Habits of Dolphin Flowers

Dolphin flowers like semi-shade, ventilated living environment, flowering for spring and autumn, but if properly maintained throughout the year can bloom, dolphin flowers need a cool environment, but also need a certain amount of light, so spring and autumn can accept direct sunlight, but summer to shade, but also move to a cool position. Winter temperature below 10℃ is easy to cause freezing damage, so it is necessary to take insulation measures in time.

2. Cultivation methods of dolphin flowers

1. soil

Dolphin flower afraid of waterlogging in the choice of soil must not choose cohesive soil, to choose good permeability, good drainage performance of the soil, such as peat 3 in 1; or with general culture soil mixed with sand, the same can increase its permeability.

2. moisture

Dolphin flower leaves fleshy, its water content is relatively high, watering not too frequent, bottom tray do not put, avoid root rot due to lack of oxygen; of course, try not to dry it, water shortage, then its leaves will curl, plant type is not good. There are many flower friends said that this degree is difficult to master, that friends remember rather dry not waterlogging, foreign flower friends tried, leaves wilted watering a day can be restored.

3. illumination

Dolphin flowers need a certain amount of sunlight, but excessive exposure can cause yellow and curly leaves and, in severe cases, scorched leaf margins. The best way is to put it indoors, let the sun shine through the curtains or plant leaves, spring and autumn are the main flowering and growth periods, at this time the sun is also relatively soft, can be directed to the plant. Proper lighting is conducive to plant density, so that the effect after flowering will be better.

4. fertilization

The reason why dolphin flowers are easier to breed is because they don't need to be fertilized. Dolphin flower fertilizer requirements are not high, a month and a half to catch up with the point of fertilizer is good. Of course, if slow release fertilizer is applied to the planting substrate, it can be left alone.

The above is the breeding method and precautions of dolphin flower introduced by the pro-agricultural network. Is it still relatively simple? As long as the main temperature changes, there is basically no other problem. It is very suitable for the working family in the city to breed at home!