How to grow peacock feathers so that they bloom

Peacock feather flower blooming time

Peacock feathers usually bloom in spring and autumn, specifically from March to May and from August to December each year. They usually bloom in spring in northern regions, with lush flowers, and have certain ornamental value. Paying attention to light and fertilization will help promote flowering.

How to grow and bloom peacock feathers

1. Provide light

Peacock feather flowers prefer semi-shade and cannot tolerate strong light or overly shaded environments. Too much shade will easily cause yellow leaves and dry edges, while too much sun will cause the leaves to curl and burn at the edges. It is suitable to be maintained in semi-shade, so that the leaves are bright in color and stretched, which is also beneficial for flowering.

2. Suitable soil

Peacock feathers grow vigorously in suitable soil and bloom in large numbers. It is best planted in well-drained, fertile, loose, slightly acidic leaf mold or culture soil. It requires good drainage, rich in nutrients, and it is better to keep the soil non-acidic. A small amount of decomposed base fertilizer, leaf mold, peat soil and river sand can be added to the cultivation soil to mix into culture soil.

3. Reasonable watering

Peacock feather likes a humid environment and needs to maintain sufficient water during the growing period. Control watering in winter and keep the soil in the pot from drying out. Excessive watering will inhibit root respiration, causing yellow leaves, root rot, and even death.

4. Apply fertilizer

If the peacock feather wants to grow vigorously and bloom, it cannot do without the support of fertilizer. Apply liquid fertilizer once a month to promote the health of the plant and bright leaf color. The fertilizer applied should be mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Do not use too much nitrogen fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter.