Cockscomb planting timeCockscomb is planted in April and May, when the temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees. Generally, the seedlings will emerge in about 7-10 days. When it grows 3-4 true leaves, some weak seedlings and overcrowded seedlings should be removed. When the height reaches 5-6 cm, it should be transplanted with root soil. Cockscomb planting method1. Soil: Generally, sandy soil is used. You can mix garden soil and sand and gravel in a ratio of 4:6 to make mixed soil for planting. 2. Suitable temperature and sufficient light . It is best to grow cockscomb at a temperature of 18-26℃, and the daily light duration should be no less than 5 hours. 3. Cockscomb is neither drought-tolerant nor waterlogged, so water it once every three days. Apply some base fertilizer to the soil before planting to ensure the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Apply top dressing once before flowering, and apply compound fertilizer once. 4. If you want some short plants to branch out and grow fuller, you should pinch off the tops in time. In the normal maintenance process, pruning dead branches and rotten leaves is an essential task. How to plant the cockscomb I just boughtSprinkle some base fertilizer before planting cockscomb. It is best to mix some fine soil into the seeds and cover them with 2-3mm of soil. After sowing, spray water appropriately and pay attention to shade. It will germinate in 7-10 days. The sowing time of cockscomb is generally from April to May every year, when the temperature is around 20-25℃. When the seedlings grow to 5-6cm, they can be transplanted and planted. How to care for the newly bought cockscomb1. Potting soil : Choose fertile, well-drained sandy loam, or a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, and sand in a ratio of 1:4:2. 2. Potting : Choose from the ground-planted cockscombs that are in flowering period. When potting, remember that they should not be scattered in clumps. Plant them a little deeper and keep the leaves as close to the soil surface as possible. 3. Watering : Water thoroughly after planting, and then water appropriately. When watering, try not to let the lower leaves get stained with mud. 4. Fertilization : After the flower buds of cockscomb grow out, diluted compound liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 10 days. How to grow cockscomb quickly1. Cockscomb is light-loving and heat-resistant, and requires sufficient light for growth and development. 2. Cockscomb is resistant to barrenness and does not have very high requirements for soil. It is best planted in sandy soil with good drainage. 3. Cockscomb is resistant to high temperatures but not cold. The suitable temperature during the germination period is 20-30℃, and the suitable temperature during the growth period is 10-30℃. 4. After planting, water thoroughly to keep the soil moist, and then water appropriately. After the flower buds are formed, apply a dilute compound liquid fertilizer. Precautions for potted cultivation of cockscomb1. Suitable for planting in sandy soil. Cockscomb is best planted in dry, sunny, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. 2. Pay attention to the length of light during the growth period. Cockscomb must have sufficient sunlight and maintain at least 4 hours of light per day. 3. Ensure sufficient water in summer. Cockscomb consumes a lot of water during its growth process, so it must be watered frequently in the hot summer. 4. Pay attention to controlling the amount of watering. Avoid excessive water during the maintenance of cockscomb, and water it moderately, otherwise it is easy to rot the roots. In case of continuous rainfall, potted flowers should be moved indoors, and ground-planted flowers should pay attention to drainage. |
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