When is the latest longevity florescence?

The flowering period of the longevity flower is from January to April. The longevity flower usually blooms brightly from January to April of the following year, with dozens of flowers on each branch. The flowering period of the longevity flower is more than 4 months, hence the name of the longevity flower. It is an ideal potted flower for relatives, friends and elders during New Year's Day and Spring Festival.

Longevity flowers are native to Africa. Prefer a warm, moist and sunny environment. It is not cold-resistant, the suitable temperature for growth is 15: 25 ℃, and when the high temperature in summer is more than 30 ℃, the growth is hindered. The indoor temperature in winter should not be lower than 12 ℃, and it is better to be 15: 18 ℃ in daytime and more than 10 ℃ at night. Less than 5 ℃, the leaves are red, the florescence is delayed or can not blossom normally, affecting the festival ornamental. Flowering in winter and spring will be inhibited if the room temperature is more than 24 ℃. If the temperature is about 15 ℃, the longevity flowers will bloom continuously.

Longevity flowers are resistant to drought and are not strict with the soil, so it is better to use fertile sandy loam. Generally, the pot is changed once after the flower fade in spring every year, and the basin soil is better by selecting 4 parts of rotten leaf soil, 4 parts of garden soil and 2 parts of river sand, plus a small amount of mixed preparation. Longevity flowers are short-day plants and are sensitive to photoperiod. For the plants with good growth and development, the buds can blossom after being treated with short-day sunlight (8-9 hours per day) for 3-4 weeks.