What are the culture methods and matters needing attention of shell flowers in Labiatae? How to sow seeds? What's the use?

Shell flower is a kind of herb, the plant type is relatively high, what is more peculiar is its flower, then the breeding method and matters needing attention of shell flower? How to sow seeds? What's the use? According to the data, shell flowers prefer light, the temperature is relatively warm, the suitable temperature for growth is between 15 ℃-25 ℃, and the soil is generally loose and fertile soil with good drainage.

First, the culture methods and matters needing attention of shell flowers?

Basin soil selection

To cultivate shell flowers, you need to determine the size of the flowerpot according to the condition of the plant. If you sow seeds, you can plant 10 to 15 seeds in a flowerpot with a diameter of 15cm. The soil needs to use fertile, well-drained basin soil, not too sticky, otherwise it will affect the growth of plants, choose garden soil with good drainage.

Light and temperature

Shell flowers like the sun and prefer a warm living environment. In the maintenance process, you need to maintain sufficient light, but do not expose yourself to the sun in summer to avoid burns. The suitable temperature for growth is 15 ℃-30 ℃.

Watering and fertilizing

Shell flower needs reasonable operation in water and fertilizer management. The seeds can be watered frequently during germination, and fertilized normally after the seedlings grow and survive. Watering depends on the water shortage of shell flowers. If the soil is wet, it should be thoroughly watered. Fertilization can be applied once or twice a month, and should be stopped after flowering.

Reproduction method

The propagation of shell flowers is often carried out by sowing and reproduction, which can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn. To ensure the right temperature, germination will be relatively fast, growing to 6 leaves can be transplanted. When transplanting, it is best to transplant with soil, in order to get a good ornamental effect, can be planted in batches.

Note:

Pick the heart

The shell flower needs to be enucleated in the process of growth in order to have more branches and shape a certain shape.

Diseases and insect pests

Shell peanut is relatively strong, diseases and insect pests are still relatively few, but sometimes there will be the harm of leaf miner, the need to often observe the growth of plants, timely detection of diseases, prevention and control.

Second, how to sow seeds?

1. Sowing characteristics of shell flower.

We all know that "know yourself and know the enemy, a hundred battles are invincible", used in flowers, probably, understand the characteristics of flowers in order to grow an excellent seedling. Shell flowers, first of all, like the sun, like the wet environment, but not resistant to waterlogging, like fertile and loose soil, so according to these characteristics, flower friends can almost understand the main points of sowing shell flowers.

2. Selection of sowing soil for shell flowers.

The vitality of shell flower is more tenacious, so generally speaking, no matter where the seed is planted, it can survive. However, if you want shell flowers to grow beautifully, it is better to choose fertile soil. Sterilizing the soil before sowing can eliminate the seeds of weeds on the one hand and remove some insect eggs on the other. Reduce the risk of shellfish infecting diseases and insect pests. Finally, keep the soil moist.

3. Selection of seeds for shell flower sowing.

The seed appearance of the shell flower is also very beautiful, growing like a stone, showing a beautiful triangle. Generally speaking, as long as the mature seed can be used to sow, it can grow a beautiful shell flower. If you want to keep improving and choose the best, you can choose seeds with no scratches on the surface, bright color and full seeds to be sown in the prepared soil.

4. The steps of sowing shell flowers

After selecting the seeds and matching the soil, you are basically ready to complete. At this time, sprinkle the selected seeds evenly in the basin soil, and then cover the top with a thin layer of soil and pour enough water. After ear care, it is usually watered every one or two days. under normal circumstances, the shell flower will sprout within a week and grow into a fresh and refined shell flower within three months.

Third, what is the use?

1. The ornamental function of shell flower.

First of all, the stem shape of the shell flower is loved by many flower lovers. The shell flower of 50 to 60 centimeters has a unique quadrangular stem, which bid farewell to the popular cylinder, giving people a sense of freshness and secularity. Secondly, the shape of its leaves and heart gives people a feeling of love, and there are some small jagged edges of the leaves, and the flowers show a pure white color. As a result, a sense of art arises spontaneously, whether as the main color or as a matching color flower, all give people a sense of unexpected freshness, from this point of view, the ornamental value of shell flowers is really not to be underestimated.

2. The effect of shell flower on purifying air.

Generally speaking, as long as they are plants, they all have a certain role in purifying the air. Here, the role of shell flowers in purifying air is listed separately. We may have thought of the reason. The ability of shell flowers to purify air is much stronger than that of ordinary plants. On average, a small shell flower can absorb more than 150 grams of carbon dioxide and release more than 56 grams of oxygen within a year.

3. Shell flowers are given away.

In addition to the above-mentioned shell flowers for viewing and purifying the air, shell flowers are often used as bouquets to show that this person is very charming and coquettish in your heart. in addition, young couples can also give shell flowers on Valentine's Day, representing that you are my only love in this life.

Time: 2019-03-16 Click: