The culture methods and matters needing attention of the latest torch flower

Torch flower, also known as red fire stick, torch lotus, etc., is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Torch Lotus of Liliaceae, native to South Africa, suitable for growing in loose and fertile sandy loam, flower shape, color like burning torch, dotted in the green leaves cluster with unique garden charm, can be planted in the lawn or planted next to the pseudo-rock as a background, let's take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions of Torch flower together!

Growth Habits of Torchflower

Torch flower grows on the rock peat layer along the coast and the mountain with an altitude of 1800~3000 meters. It grows strongly and is cold-resistant. Some varieties can withstand short-term ~20℃ low temperature. In winter in North China, the aboveground part withers, and the underground part can overwinter. It can be cultivated as evergreen plants in the Yangtze River Basin. Under ~5℃, the upper leaves will appear dry and frozen. Like warm and sunny environment, the soil requirements are not strict, but rich in humus, good drainage loam is appropriate, avoid waterlogging ponding.

Propagation method of Torchflower

1. Sowing: Torch flower sowing and reproduction can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn, usually in spring and autumn, and can also be sown with picking. Greenhouse seeding seedlings in January, open field planting in April, the autumn of that year can flower. In spring and autumn, tillers and buds are planted with roots, which can be grown independently. Cultivation should apply appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer, plant spacing 30×40 cm. Natural temperature sowing, the second year can flower.

2. Plant division: Torch flower plant division is mostly carried out in autumn, and the time can be selected after autumn flowering. First dig up the whole mother plant, cut off every 2~3 buds from the root neck and divide it into one plant for planting, with at least 2~3 roots. Plant spacing 30~40 cm, after planting watering can be. Water and fertilizer management must be strengthened after field planting, 2~3 flower buds can be produced in the second year, and normal flowering and growth in the next year.

Culture method of torch flower

1. Soil: Deep ploughing of soil and application of some decomposed organic fertilizer before planting of torch flower. Potting requires deep, fertile and well-drained sandy loam.

2, sunshine: Torch flowers like warm, sunny environment. If potted plants are placed in shade for a long time, they will be yellowed due to insufficient light.

3. Temperature: Torch flower grows strongly and is relatively cold-resistant. In winter, it can be placed at temperatures above 5℃ for wintering, and some varieties can even withstand short-term low temperatures of-20℃.

4. Watering: Special attention should be paid to watering torch flowers. In dry areas in winter and spring, water should be poured thoroughly before freezing, and plants should be covered with hay or deciduous leaves to prevent dry and frozen death.

5. Fertilization: When the flower stems of Torchflower appear, 2~3 times of potassium dihydrogen phosphate topdressing should be carried out, with a concentration of 0.1%, and each time the interval is 7~10 days.

6, pruning: torch flower in the breeding process of traditional Chinese medicine pay attention to pruning, flower should be cut off as soon as possible after the residual flower not to make it bear fruit, so as not to consume nutrients.

7. Pests: Torchflower mainly has rust damage to leaves and flower stems. In the early stage of disease, lime sulfur mixture or 400 times solution of 25% chlorhexidine emulsifiable concentrate should be sprayed for control.

Notes on Torch Flowers

1, torch flower in order to make good growth, flower color, before planting should be fully decomposed organic fertilizer and a certain amount of calcium superphosphate or bone meal.

Torch flower is a kind of positive plant, the growth period requires sufficient sunshine, so it must be planted in the sunny place, otherwise it will affect flowering.

3. Although Torch Flower has no strict requirements on soil quality, it is suitable for loam with rich humus and good drainage, and it grows better in cohesive soil.

4. In order to maintain the excellent characteristics of Torchflower, it is better to reproduce by dividing plants, which should be carried out in autumn, and the shortened rhizomes can be planted by cutting the fibrous roots.