Can the purse flower bloom in winter?

Can it be opened in winter?

As to whether it can bloom in the cold winter, the answer is yes. As long as we pay attention to a few points, the purse flower can bloom in the cold winter.

Winter Flowering Tip 1: Light

The blooming of the purse flower requires a certain environment, and the requirement is not low. It is like a delicate child among flowers and is relatively difficult to serve. It won’t work if it’s too cold, it won’t work if it’s too hot, it won’t work if it’s too dry, and it won’t work if it’s too humid. The purse flower needs sufficient light, about 15-18 hours of light a day. Installing fluorescent lamps in the greenhouse and providing long day and night lighting will lead to better development and larger flowers. Moreover, sufficient sunlight can greatly advance the flowering period. Plants prefer warm sunshine.

Winter Bloom Secret 2: Temperature

I believe everyone is aware of the temperature in winter. Delicate flowers have very high requirements for temperature. The suitable temperature for purse is 13-17℃. It is not conducive to flowering if it is higher than 25℃. Of course, you don’t need to pay too much attention to this in winter. It generally will not be higher than 25℃, so the temperature of the purse should be controlled above 13℃ to ensure that the purse blooms in winter.

Winter Flowering Tip 3: Fertilization

As mentioned earlier, the purse flower is very picky about the environment. Not only does it need sufficient light and regular watering, it also needs loose soil and dilute fertilizer. We must prepare these in advance. If attacked by bacteria, the purse will get sick, so when the purse is still very small, it needs to be sprayed with 60% zineb. This can prevent the disease and ensure the growth of the purse. In addition, water must not wet the surface of the leaves of the purse flower, as this can easily cause rot.

To sum up, if you want your favorite purslane to bloom in winter, it not only needs sunlight, water, etc., but more importantly, it requires our careful care. If you put in effort and labor, the flowers that bloom will be more beautiful.