Propagation methods and matters needing attention of cigar flowers

1. Methods of reproduction

Like most flowers, cigar flowers are propagated by sowing and cutting.

If you choose to sow, you have to pay attention to the temperature. Generally speaking, the temperature required is between 15 and 22 degrees Celsius. After planting the seed in the soil, remember to cover it with a thin layer of rare earths. And be sure to keep it moist. In addition, shade is also necessary. It doesn't take long to germinate. It will take three or four weeks.

As for cuttings, it doesn't take much time. This is a very fast method, spring and autumn are more suitable. The specific method is to use medium-ripe branches or terminal buds to insert it into the culture soil, which is generally prepared with a mixture of perlite, river sand and peat soil, and the branches also have length requirements, usually between five centimeters and seven centimeters. The time to take root is not long, two or three weeks will be fine, as for the transplant, it will have to wait until the root grows more.

2. Points for attention

The first thing we should pay attention to is the soil in which it lives, it is best to use sandy soil, in addition to good drainage, if stagnant water, it is easy to cause its root system to break down. But also give it sunshine, it is feasible to bask in the sun all day or half a day.

After planting its seedlings, be sure to remember to prune, cut off its top, remove the top advantage, and other branches will grow more easily. In addition, it also needs pruning and topdressing in spring, so that it can have more flowers and fruits. What we should pay attention to in winter is to keep it in a warm place, because it likes the high temperature environment, and it is easy to kill it if the temperature is too low in winter.