Can cockscomb bloom in winter?

1. Temperature

The annual cockscomb is suitable for growing in an environment with plenty of light, warm and slightly dry. The best temperature for sowing cockscomb is 20 to 25 degrees. After completion, you also need to pay attention to regulating the temperature of the potting soil to provide a good space for its growth. In winter, cockscombs need to be moved indoors or into a flower shed, otherwise the cold environment will not be conducive to growth and may even freeze the plants.

2. Watering

Cockscomb likes a warm and dry climate. Excessive watering will cause its roots to rot, so the amount of watering must be controlled. After planting, it needs to be watered sufficiently. Cockscomb needs a lot of water during the growth period, so the amount of water can be increased appropriately. For indoor potted cockscombs in winter, you can water them appropriately according to the soil conditions in the pot and try to keep the environment dry.

3. Cultivation

Before sowing, you can mix some fine soil and a small amount of fertilizer into the soil. After sowing, we lightly cover it with a layer of soil and water it to keep the soil moist. It is recommended that you add a layer of transparent film after sowing the seeds, so as to maintain the moisture and temperature of the soil and promote seed germination. It will take 7 to 10 days for the seeds to sprout and no watering is needed during this period. After cockscomb grows tender seedlings, pull out some of the seedlings that are not growing well. When most seedlings grow to 5 to 6 cm, they can be dug up with their roots for planting.

IV. Other matters needing attention

1) For dwarf varieties, in order to promote the branching of cockscomb, pinching can be carried out after planting. When used as cut flowers, cockscomb can be pinched when it grows to about 30 cm.

2) In addition to applying sufficient fertilizer before sowing, you also need to apply compound fertilizer once or twice before and during flowering. Do not apply too much fertilizer.

3) Cockscomb generally does not suffer from diseases and pests, but during the growing period, you should be more careful about aphid damage. If root rot occurs, the plant should be removed.