How to plant morning glory? Planting time and method

Morning glory planting time

The sowing time for morning glory is generally in spring and summer. When sowing, soak it in warm water, treat it with sulfuric acid after 4-6 hours, sprinkle the seeds in the soil, cover it with soil about 2 cm, and then soak it in water. It usually germinates in about 3-5 days.

How to plant morning glory

1. Seed propagation: Morning glories are generally propagated by seeds, which are sown in spring and summer. It is suitable for planting when the temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, and it can bloom in summer and autumn.

2. Pot sowing: Morning glories should be potted in early April, using half ordinary culture soil and half plain sand, planted in flower pots with an inner diameter of 13 cm, and sow 4 to 5 seeds in each pot.

3. Transplanting and planting: When the 6-7 leaves of the morning glory seedlings are about to show, they should be replaced with a flowerpot with an inner diameter of 24 cm. The soil in the pot should be fertilized to give it sufficient nutrients.

How to plant the morning glory I just bought

1. Soil: For the newly bought morning glory, it is best to apply a thin layer of fertilizer in the pot. It should be maintained in a clay pot with good air permeability and sandy loam with good air permeability and drainage.

2. Environment: Don’t give the morning glory too strong sunlight when you first buy it. Instead, give it a warm and humid place and ensure that the sunlight is soft so that it can adapt to the new environment.

3. Watering: When the morning glory is adapting to the environment, it does not need to be watered too much. On average, water it once every 4-6 days. Do not let the soil dry out.

4. Fertilization: When you repot a newly purchased morning glory, you can use a little decomposed diluted fertilizer in the pot. Avoid over-fertilization, which can easily burn the roots of the morning glory.

How to grow morning glory quickly

1. Reasonable water and fertilizer: Morning Glory has relatively high requirements for water and fertilizer. During the growing period of Morning Glory, liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10 days. Spraying 0.2% potassium dichlorophosphate aqueous solution once or twice during the bud stage will make the flowers bright.

2. Regular pruning: Morning glories need to be topped in time. When the seedlings grow to about 8 cm, remove the top two leaves and then apply some water-soluble fertilizer to the seedlings.

3. Replace the potting soil: As the morning glory grows, the requirements for the potting soil will become higher and higher. After a period of maintenance, the potting soil should be replaced in time. It is best to choose loose, breathable and nutritious soil.

Matters Needing Attention in Potted Plant Cultivation of Morning Glory

When caring for the morning glory, do not use fertilizer water or mud water to water the leaves. When watering, try not to let soil enter the leaves, so that the plant can grow healthily.