How to grow bergamot flowers

Bergamot growth conditions

Buddha's hand flowers like warm and humid climates, and the suitable temperature for growth is 25-35℃. They are not cold-resistant, and seedlings will be harmed by frost below 0℃. They should avoid drought, and except in South China, they need to overwinter indoors. They like light but are afraid of strong light. They are suitable for planting in fertile, moist and well-drained acidic sandy loam.

How to grow Buddha's hand flower

Buddha's hand flowers can be planted in well-drained, loose acidic soil. The soil should be kept basically moist without water accumulation. During the flowering and fruiting periods, fertilizer should be applied every 3-5 days. The most commonly used method of reproduction is cuttings. In addition, when pests and diseases are found, they should be sprayed with medicine in time.

Watering the Buddha's Hand

Buddha's hand flower likes a humid environment, and the soil should be kept moist. If the temperature is high, watering can be increased. In summer, you can spray water around to increase the humidity of the growing environment. On the contrary, when the temperature is low, the amount of watering should be controlled. After it enters a dormant state, you can stop watering according to its growth conditions.

Fertilizing Buddha's Hand

Buddha's hand is a fertilizer-loving plant. During the flowering and fruiting periods, fertilizer should be applied every 3-5 days. In order to make it bloom and reduce fruit drop, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied. Note that the concentration of the fertilizer should be low and concentrated fertilizer should not be used.

Buddha's hand flower disease and insect pest control

Common diseases of bergamot flowers include sooty mold, which can be controlled by spraying with thiabendazim or carbendazim. Common insect pests include aphids or scale insects, which cause great harm to the leaves and can be controlled by spraying with carbaryl or dimethoate.

How to grow bergamot flowers at home

Buddha's hand likes loose, fertile, acidic soil. If you prepare it yourself, you can mix sand, garden soil, and organic fertilizer. The pot needs to be changed every 1-2 years. Maintain sufficient light during cultivation. It can be grown on a sunny balcony and take shade measures in summer.

Precautions for the maintenance of bergamot flowers

Buddha's hand grows rapidly and has many branches, so it needs to be pruned. It is usually done in March when it sprouts and in autumn after the fruit is harvested. The main thing is to cut off the cross branches, dead branches, diseased branches and overgrown branches, and keep short branches to reduce nutrient consumption and expand the crown.