Cultivation methods and precautions of Hongyun Dangtou Flower

1. Maintenance methods

1. Substrate selection: To grow red lucky flower, you need loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil with good air permeability and drainage and containing a large amount of humus. Specifically, it can be made by mixing yuba soil, river sand and decomposed chicken manure together.

2. Temperature management: The temperature suitable for its growth is 16-24℃, and the minimum temperature in winter must not be lower than 10℃. Generally, the indoor temperature can meet the requirements of the red luck flower.

3. Water management: just keep the soil moist. When watering, do not use tap water directly. It is best to use purified water or tap water that has been dried in the sun.

4. Nutrient management: During the growing season, liquid fertilizer can be used once every half a month. Generally, fermented fertilizers are used, usually nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, in a ratio of 1:1:1, and the concentration can be between 0.1% and 2.3%. You can put it in the potting soil or spray it on the leaves with a small spray bottle.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Cutting: Cut a section of stem with small tubers growing from the mother plant for cuttings. After cuttings, avoid shade, maintain humidity and temperature, and when the roots grow to 2 cm to 3 cm, they can be transplanted.

2. Overwintering: The temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃ or higher than 20℃, otherwise it will not be conducive to its dormancy and will affect its growth and flowering in the second year. Therefore, it should be placed in a semi-shaded and ventilated place and cultured with scattered light.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Spots: Strong light can easily burn the leaves, causing spots. They should be placed in a semi-shaded and ventilated place and exposed to scattered light.

2. Root rot: The plant has short roots and likes contact with air, so do not use too much fertilizer, otherwise the roots will rot. If the leaves turn yellow, you should use diluted fertilizer and water.

IV. Other issues

1. How long is the flowering period: It starts to bloom in June and lasts until October. Its flowering period is up to half a year, and usually it can maintain its bright colors for 3 months.

2. Is it poisonous? The lucky flower is not poisonous. It also has a certain ability to optimize the air. Although it is not strong, it can release oxygen at night.