How to grow lantern flowers at home

Lantern flower growing conditions

The suitable growth temperature for lantern flower is between 15-25 degrees. It likes a sunny environment, but is not resistant to exposure to the sun and needs shade in summer. It is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, breathable and well-drained sandy loam.

How to grow lantern flowers

In late spring and early autumn every year, you can pick young branches from the sturdy lantern flowers, cut them into 8-10 cm lengths, and then place the branches in a cool and ventilated place to allow their wounds to gradually heal. Then insert them into soil suitable for growth. Water them every 3-5 days and wait for the branches to take root.

Watering the Lantern Flower

When watering the lantern flower, water it when the soil is dry and water it when the soil is wet. Generally, you can water it every day when the weather is fine. You can extend the watering time when the weather is cold and rainy. Water it every 3 days. Remember not to allow water to accumulate.

Fertilization of lantern flower

When planting the lantern flower, you can apply some base fertilizer, which is very beneficial for the future growth of the plant. Pay attention to the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied when it is growing vigorously, otherwise it will easily grow too tall. When it is about to bloom, you should use more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as much as possible to prolong the flowering period.

Lantern flower disease and pest control

Lantern flowers are prone to diseases and pests. Common diseases are rust and wilt. Spray with rust-proof emulsifiable concentrate to prevent and control rust. Apply antibacterial agent 401 liquid to the soil to prevent and control wilt. If the maintenance environment is stuffy, aphids, scale insects and whiteflies are prone to damage, which can be killed with oxydemeton emulsifiable concentrate.

How to grow lantern flower at home

During the cultivation process of lantern flower, a uniform mixture of leaf mold and garden soil is needed as the substrate. The soil can be loosened every month and watered when it is dry. In winter, wait until the soil turns white before watering. Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer every 15 days during flowering. The seedlings need to be topped when the plants are established.

Lantern flower maintenance precautions

During the maintenance period of the lantern flower, it needs more pruning. The withered, diseased, and weak branches can be pruned off to reduce the loss of nutrients. It is a light-loving plant. During the growth period, it needs more sunlight and sufficient light to grow better.