How to raise Celosia cristata, the culture methods and matters needing attention / control of watering

Cockscomb is a brightly colored flower. This plant first grew in the tropics and was introduced to China. Now it can be seen in many parts of our country. So how to raise cockscomb? What are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of cockscomb? Next, the editor will take you to learn about it.

First, how to raise cockscomb

If you want to know how to raise cockscomb, we first need to understand its growth habits. Celosia cristata likes a warm environment, so light is very important when breeding. In addition, watering and fertilization also need to be paid attention to. In the following about the cockscomb culture methods and matters needing attention, you can understand.

2. Culture methods and matters needing attention of Celosia cristata

1. Soil requirement

In terms of soil, the requirement of cockscomb is not very high, but different soils still have some effects on its growth. generally, it is best to choose a soil with good drainage, which will be more conducive to its growth. if the soil viscosity is too high, the flower will affect its growth progress, you can pay attention to this.

two。 Fertilization management

Among the cultivation methods and matters needing attention of cockscomb, fertilization is a more important one, because fertilizer is one of the main nutrients of cockscomb, so it needs to be fertilized every 10 days after the cockscomb is formed, and compound liquid fertilizer can be chosen generally. It is best to dilute it with water before fertilizing, so it will be easier to absorb.

3. Watering management

In the cultivation of cockscomb, water is indispensable, but the amount of water needs to be controlled. if you water too much, it is easy to cause rotten roots, and if you water too little, it is also easy to cause leaves to turn yellow, so this degree must be mastered well. Generally, you can water the soil with a certain amount of moisture, and then wait until the soil is dry and watered. This frequency depends on the situation.

4. Lighting management

Celosia cristata is a kind of plant that likes light, but it is not tolerant to strong light. when the weather is more suitable in spring and autumn, we can let it receive light all day, and we need shade when the sunshine is too strong in summer. otherwise, it is easy to cause its leaves to turn yellow, so light is a very important part of the breeding methods and precautions of cockscomb.

5. Temperature control

The cold and drought tolerance of this plant is not very strong, so the ambient temperature must be controlled when breeding. The most suitable temperature for the growth of cockscomb is between 18 and 28 °C, which can be controlled when breeding.

6. Pest control

In the conservation of cockscomb, if not in accordance with the above methods, it is very easy to plant diseases and insect pests, the emergence of this situation will seriously affect the growth of cockscomb, serious and even lead to the phenomenon of cockscomb withered, so the emergence of this situation must be dealt with in a timely manner, as for the treatment methods, you can refer to the article on pest control of cockscomb, here the editor will not introduce too much.

How to raise cockscomb? Culture methods and matters needing attention of Celosia cristata

Cockscomb, also known as Old Red, Phoenix tail Chicken Crown, etc., is an annual erect herb of the genus Amaranthaceae, named for its red flowers and shaped like chicken crowns. In recent years, cockscomb has gradually become the main object of family flower choice because of its unique flower shape, strong adaptability and easy to survive. So, how to raise cockscomb? The cultivation methods and matters needing attention of cockscomb are introduced as follows.

Picture: cockscomb flower

I. Culture methods of Celosia cristata

1. Soil: Celosia cristata is not strict to the environment, but the cultivation effect is the best in sandy soil with good drainage. If the drainage is not good, cockscomb is easy to suffer from root rot.

two。 Watering: cockscomb should not be watered too much during the growing period, and watering should be controlled after flowering, properly watered in dry weather and drained in time on cloudy and rainy days.

3. Fertilization: all axillary buds should be removed from the seedling stage, and a thin compound liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10 days after the formation of the chicken crown.

4. Lighting: cockscomb like warm climate, like sunshine, avoid cold. If growing in the shade, the inflorescence is small, the ornamental value is reduced, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18-28 ℃. The plant grows slowly when the temperature is low, and the plant dies after winter.

5. Harvest: cockscomb is generally harvested before and after White Dew, the seeds are gradually blackened and mature, the moss can be cut off in time, put in a ventilated place for drying and threshing, flowers and seeds are managed separately and used as medicine respectively. Generally yield 300jin of seeds per mu, spend about 1000 jin, flowers should come out early and return late in the sun, do not make night dew, so as to avoid deterioration and reduce the efficacy, the seeds should be cleaned, bagged and stored to prevent mildew and insects.

Picture: cockscomb flower

2. Matters needing attention in cockscomb culture

1. It is suitable to be planted in sandy soil: although Celosia cristata does not require much growth environment, it is best to plant it in sandy loam with high dryness, sunny, fertile and good drainage for its more exuberant growth and flowering.

two。 Pay attention to the light during the growing period: cockscomb should have enough light during the growing period to ensure at least 4 hours of sunlight every day.

3. Ensure adequate water in summer: although cockscomb likes dry air and avoids waterlogging, it has thick branches and luxuriant leaves and consumes a lot of water during the growing period, so it must be fully irrigated in hot summer.

4. Control watering: cockscomb maintenance process should also prevent too much water, in case of continuous rainy days, potted flowers should be moved indoors, ground planting flowers should pay attention to drainage, watering should be moderate, otherwise easy to rot roots.

Picture: cockscomb flower

[conclusion] Celosia cristata likes warm and dry environment and is not resistant to waterlogging, so special attention should be paid to it in the process of maintenance. The above introduces the cultivation methods and matters needing attention of cockscomb, hoping to be helpful to you!

How to raise potted cockscomb? Culture methods and matters needing attention of potted Celosia cristata

Celosia cristata, also known as old red, chicken tail chicken crown, chicken bun flower and so on, is an annual erect herb of the genus Amaranthaceae. Celosia cristata has a peculiar pattern and rich colors, which is of high ornamental value and is often potted indoors. So, how to grow cockscomb in potted plants? The following is to introduce the cultivation methods and matters needing attention of potted cockscomb, let's take a look.

Picture: cockscomb pot planting

1. Culture methods of potted cockscomb.

1. Potted soil: Celosia cristata is not strict on soil, but it is suitable to choose fertile and well-drained sandy loam as cultivation medium, or the mixed medium of rotten leaf soil, garden soil and sandy soil at the proportion of 1:4:2.

two。 On the pot: cockscomb can be directly planted in the flowering period from the ground planting cockscomb on the pot, on the pot attention can not be scattered, at the same time to plant a little deeper, leaves as close as possible to the pot soil surface.

3. Watering: cockscomb likes the dry soil environment with micro-tide, and is slightly resistant to drought. It is appropriate to have sufficient water in the growing season, water thoroughly after planting, and appropriate watering later, but try not to let the lower leaves be stained with sludge when watering.

4. Fertilization: about 25 grams of chicken manure was applied as base fertilizer at the bottom of the flowerpot during planting, the thin liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium was applied every half a month during the growing period, and the thin compound liquid fertilizer was applied every 10 days after bud formation.

5. Temperature: cockscomb likes to be warm, avoid cold, there should be sufficient light during the growing period, at least 4 hours of light every day, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18-28 ℃. Excessive air humidity is disadvantageous to plant growth.

6. Diseases and insects: cockscomb pot planting is easy to suffer from anthracnose, root rot in seedling stage can be sown in quicklime field, small bridge insects can occur in growing period, and can be sprayed with diluted detergent, dimethoate or pyrethroid pesticides.

Picture: cockscomb pot planting

2. Matters needing attention in cockscomb culture

1. Soil: although the requirements of the cockscomb are not strict on the soil, the general soil can be planted, but it is best to be planted in the sandy loam with high dry, sunny, fertile and good drainage.

two。 Illumination: the cockscomb should have enough light during the growing period and be exposed to sunlight for at least 4 hours a day. If it grows in a shady place, the inflorescence will be small and the ornamental value will be greatly reduced.

3. Watering: cockscomb likes dry air and avoid waterlogging, but its branches are thick and leafy, and it consumes a lot of water during the growing period, so it must be fully irrigated in hot summer and should be moved indoors on continuous rainy days.

4. Pruning: there are many cultivated varieties of Celosia cristata. For dwarf cockscomb varieties, coring should be carried out after planting to promote branching. When used as a cut flower, it can be coring when the plant height is 20-30 cm.

[conclusion] Celosia cristata likes a warm and dry environment and is afraid of drought and waterlogging, so more attention should be paid to it in the process of maintenance. The above introduces the cultivation methods and matters needing attention of potted cockscomb, hoping to be helpful to you!