When is the best time to sow the butterfly flower?

Suitable time for planting butterfly flowers

The green butterfly flower belongs to a plant of the genus Lobelia in the Campanulaceae family. It is also called six-leaf lily. Generally, seedlings will emerge about a week after planting. The flowering period is around June, and the fruiting period is around July and after.

Green butterfly flowers are suitable for planting in spring because the temperature in spring is very mild and generally will not frostbite the plants. In addition, the light hours in spring are relatively sufficient, so planting green butterfly flowers can provide it with sufficient light.

How to sow the butterfly flower

1. Seed selection

When planting green butterfly flowers, you should first select seeds. Generally, you should choose seeds that are free of diseases and insects and have full grains.

2. Germination

Before planting the green butterfly flower, you need to germinate it first, so that it can grow and germinate quickly. Generally, it can be planted after soaking it in clean water for a day and a night.

3. Planting

When planting the butterfly flower, you need to spread it evenly in fertile sandy soil, and then water it appropriately.

Key points and techniques for planting green butterfly flowers

1. When planting green butterfly flowers, you should pay attention to water control. Watering too much at one time will cause water accumulation at the roots, so water in small amounts and multiple times.

2. Generally, after planting the green butterfly flower, it is necessary to supplement light in time. It is best to give it about 8 hours of light a day.