What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Milan flowers?

Milan flower cultivation method

Milan flowers prefer a warm, sunny and well-ventilated environment. They are also tolerant to partial shade but not cold-resistant. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-25 degrees, and the winter temperature is not lower than 10 degrees. They are suitable for planting in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil.

Under normal circumstances, Milan flowers are kept in an environment with good light and high temperature (around 30℃), and the flowers will have a strong fragrance. If they are placed in a dark place in summer and a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer is applied, the Milan flowers will not bloom or will bloom less and have a weak fragrance.

Therefore, bright light should be provided during the growth period of Milan flowers, and attention should be paid to applying more liquid fertilizers containing more phosphorus. You can use decomposed alum fertilizer water such as broken bones, fish bones, chicken bones, etc., which can also help the formation of buds, make it bloom more, golden in color, and fragrant.

Watering method

Milan likes moisture and needs to be watered frequently during its growth period, but not excessively. Water accumulation will cause root rot. If watering is too little, the leaves will become withered and yellow. In summer, when the temperature is high, you can water it in the morning and evening. You should also spray the branches and leaves with clean water frequently, and sprinkle water on the ground in time to increase the air humidity.

Fertilization method

Milan blooms many times a year and has a greater demand for fertilizer. After each flowering, apply 2-3 times of fully decomposed thin liquid fertilizer. During the growth period, spray 0.2% ferrous sulfate solution once a week. Note that fertilization should also be appropriate and not excessive.

Pruning methods

During the growth period of Milan, branches that are too tall should be pruned short, and the terminal buds and flower buds should be removed appropriately during the bud formation period. In spring, dead branches, diseased branches and thin and dense branches should be cut off to increase light transmittance. Tender branches growing from the soil should be cut off daily, and the remaining flowers should be removed after the flowering period.

Milan flower cultivation precautions

Milan is suitable for planting in loose, well-drained and breathable soil. The pot needs to be changed every 1-2 years, and fertilizer should be applied every half a month during the growing season. For potted cultivation in the north, it is best to cultivate it outdoors in a sunny place in spring, summer and autumn, and move it indoors in winter. The overwintering temperature should be above 10℃.

It should be noted that phosphorus fertilizer must be applied during the flowering period, otherwise only leaves will grow without flowers. During the flowering period from June to October, if fertilizer is not applied in time, not only will the number of flowering times decrease and the flowers will not be fragrant, but the buds that have appeared will soon wither.