Culture methods and matters needing attention of longevity flowers

I. Temperature

The ideal temperature of longevity flower is between 15-25℃, above 30℃ and below 5℃, it will enter dormant state. Above 24 ° C in summer or below 10 ° C in winter, its flowers will not perform well.

II. Light

It is a positive-loving flower, and it should be placed in a well-lit position in winter and spring to promote the opening of flowers. Avoid direct sunlight during dormancy in midsummer and place it in bright scattered light.

III. Soil

Basin soil should be loose, good permeability, preferably sandy soil with humus content, must avoid ponding.

IV. Watering

Longevity flower watering to master the principle of dry and thorough watering, can not make pot soil for a long time ponding. During flowering, keep the pot soil slightly moist, long-term ponding will cause rotten roots, leaves will also appear yellow spots, will shorten the flowering time.

V. Common diseases and insect pests

Aphids: The reproduction rate is very fast and requires frequent intervention.

2. Scale insects: mainly occur in poor ventilation and constant humidity. Cotton or soft cloth can be wiped off with neutral washing powder. Pesticides can be controlled by using scale mirex or methaphos.

Powdery mildew: can be prevented with garlic juice, in these two seasons before the onset, can spray its leaves diluted garlic juice. After occurrence, triadimefon can be sprayed to control the disease.

VI. Precautions

Longevity flowers in the middle and late flowering period, that is to say, the late Spring Festival early summer this period of time, timely pruning of the flowers, and can be re-cut by way of the upper part of the flowers completely cut off. Keep the next 3-5 leaves and sprout again. As long as the nutrients are sufficient, it may bloom a second time, so that the flowering period will be extended and the plant shape will be more complete.