Culture methods and matters needing attention of Celosia cristata

Cockcomb flower is a very common herb, many people who have a soft spot for cockscomb flower will choose to arrange it in the home or courtyard. Here we go to see the cultivation method of cockscomb flower:

Basic information about cockscomb:

Celosia cristata L., Also known as chicken bun flower, old red, reed flower chicken crown, etc., native to Africa, tropical America and India a herb. Like sunshine, damp heat, frost resistance, poor resistance, like loose fertile and well-drained soil.

Cockscomb flowers bloom in summer and autumn, flowers are mostly red, cockscomb shape, so called cockscomb flowers. Celosia dividend, white two kinds, although belong to the same genus, but because of different properties, each has for the market to red celosia circulation-based. To spend large, bright colors, short stalk for the quality of good.

The cultivation method of cockscomb flower:

1, soil: cockscomb planting has certain requirements on the soil, suitable for planting in good drainage, loose fertile sandy loam, if poor drainage, easy to suffer from root rot.

2, watering: although cockscomb love air dry, avoid waterlogging, but its thick branches and luxuriant leaves, the growth period consumes a lot of water, so hot summer must be fully irrigated. At the same time, it is necessary to prevent excessive moisture. In case of continuous rainy days, potted flowers should be moved indoors, and ground planting flowers should pay attention to drainage. Watering should be moderate, otherwise the roots will rot easily.

3, sunshine: like warm, avoid cold. The growth period should have sufficient light, at least 4 hours of light should be guaranteed every day, if the inflorescence grows in the shade, the ornamental value will be reduced, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18-28℃. Low temperature growth slow, after winter planting forest death.

4, pest: cockscomb fewer diseases and insect pests, seedlings prone to blight, aphid damage during the growth period, should pay attention to prevention and control. If root rot is found, the diseased plants should be uprooted and copper sulfate sprayed for control.

5. Pruning: For dwarf varieties, picking should be carried out after planting to promote branching. When used as a cut flower, it can be picked when the plant height is 20-30 cm.

6. Fertilization: apply enough base fertilizer when sowing, apply compound fertilizer 1-2 times before flowering and flowering, and the amount of nitrogen fertilizer should not be too much to prevent excessive lodging.

Cockscomb is a common plant in the home courtyard and other places. It is very festive and has a relatively high medicinal value. Those who like cockscomb may wish to spend more thoughts and raise cockscomb flowers with high ornamental value to decorate their own homes.

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