How to grow shell flowers

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Shell flowers like a warm growing environment. Generally, the temperature suitable for their growth is between 20 and 30 degrees. Their cold resistance is very poor, so it is not suitable for wintering outdoors. In winter, you must pay attention to avoid low temperatures that may frostbite the plants, which will affect their growth next year.

2. Watering: Shell flowers need enough water when they are seedlings, so that the seedlings can grow faster and have better growth. You can water them normally during the growth period. The soil should be kept moist, but there should be no accumulation of water. If the soil is already moist, there is no need to continue watering.

3. Light: Shell flowers like warm sunlight. Sufficient light can make its color greener and grow well. However, the strong light in summer is unacceptable. It needs to be shaded or moved directly indoors for cultivation.

4. Fertilization: During the growth period, you can apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer, which can promote its growth. It is enough to apply fertilizer once or twice a month, and the specific amount needs to be determined based on the growth of the plant. However, you need to stop fertilizing after flowering. If you continue to fertilize, it is easy to cause premature flower drop or poor bud growth.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Sowing is the main method, which can be carried out in other seasons except winter. Sowing can also be used for large-scale cultivation. If you want to transplant, you need to wait until the plant grows six leaves. At this time, the plant's resistance is much stronger, so it will not die due to transplantation.

2. Pruning: During the growth period, some branches and leaves that grow too densely need to be pruned, and the tops should also be pinched, mainly for branching and shaping the plant.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: It has a strong growth ability and diseases rarely occur. If you pay attention to ventilation, diseases will rarely occur.

2. Pests: Pests rarely occur, but leaf miners may appear, so you can spray pesticides.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: None, no need to worry about accidental ingestion.

2. Can it be grown at home? Yes, because of its unique appearance, it is usually used as a flower arrangement for people to appreciate.