Culture methods and matters needing attention of Torch Flower

Torch flower, also known as red torch stick, torch lotus, etc., is a perennial herb of the genus Liliaceae, native to South Africa, suitable for growing in loose and fertile sandy soil, flower shape and color like burning torches. embellished in the emerald leaves with a unique garden charm, can be planted in the lawn or planted beside the rockery as a matching scenery, let's take a look at the breeding methods and matters needing attention!

Growth habits of Torch Flower

The torch flower grows on the high mountain at an altitude of 1800m to 3000m above sea level and on the rock peat layer along the coastal infiltration line. It grows strong and hardy. Some varieties can withstand short-term ~ 20 ℃ low temperature. The aboveground part of North China has withered in winter, and the underground part can survive the winter in the open field. The Yangtze River basin can be cultivated as evergreen plants, and the upper leaves will be dry-frozen under the condition of ~ 5 ℃. Like warm and sunny environment, the soil requirements are not strict, but it is appropriate to humus-rich, well-drained loam, avoid rain and waterlogging.

Propagation methods of Torch Flower

1. Sowing: the torch flower can be sown and propagated in spring, summer and autumn, usually in spring and autumn, or sown with picking. Sowing and raising seedlings in greenhouse in January, planting in open field in April, and flowering in autumn of that year. The tiller buds can be cut and planted independently in spring and autumn. Proper amount of mature organic fertilizer should be applied to the cultivated land, and the plant-row spacing should be 30 × 40 cm. If sown at natural temperature, it will blossom in the next year.

2. Ramet: the ramet of torch flower is mostly carried out in autumn, and the time can be chosen after the autumn flowering period, the whole mother plant is dug up first, and it is divided into one plant every 2 or 3 tillering buds at the root neck for planting, with at least 2 or 3 roots. The row spacing of the plant is 30cm to 40cm and can be watered after planting. After planting, the management of water and fertilizer must be strengthened, 2 or 3 scape can be extracted in the second year, and the next year will blossom and grow normally.

The Culture method of Torch Flower

1. Soil: the torch flower is deeply ploughed and some mature organic fertilizer is applied before planting. Pot planting requires sandy loam with deep soil layer, fertile soil and good drainage.

2. Sunshine: torch flowers like a warm, sunny environment. If potted plants are placed in shade for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow due to lack of light.

3. Temperature: the torch flower has strong growth and cold tolerance. It can survive the winter at a temperature of more than 5 ℃ in winter, and some varieties can even withstand short-term-20 ℃ low temperature.

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

5. Fertilization: when the flower stem of torch flower appears, the extra-root topdressing of potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be carried out with a concentration of 0.1%, with an interval of 7 to 10 days each time.

6. Pruning: the torch flower should be pruned with traditional Chinese medicine in the process of culture, and the residual flower branches should be cut off as soon as possible so as not to make it fruiting, so as not to consume nutrients.

7. Insect pests: the torch flower mainly harms leaves and flower stems by rust. At the initial stage of the disease, it is sprayed with lime-sulfur mixture or 400-fold solution of 25% verapamil EC.

Matters needing attention of torch flower

The main results are as follows: 1. In order to make the torch flower grow well and grow colorful, the torch flower should be fully mature organic fertilizer and certain calcium superphosphate or bone powder before planting.

2. Torch flower is a kind of positive plant, which requires plenty of sunshine during its growth period, so it must be planted in a sunny place, otherwise it will affect flowering.

3. Although the torch flower is not strict on the soil quality, it is suitable for the loam with rich humus and good drainage, and grows better in the clayey soil.

4. in order to maintain the excellent characteristics, ramet propagation is better, which should be carried out in autumn, and the shortened rhizome can be planted by cutting open the fibrous root.