Cultivation methods and precautions of shrimp flower

How to cultivate shrimp flower

Temperature and light

Shrimp flower likes warmth, the minimum temperature is about 5-10℃, and the suitable growth temperature is between 18-28℃. Shrimp flower likes light and is relatively shade-tolerant. If there is insufficient light for a long time, the color of the shrimp flower bracts will become lighter, reducing its beauty and producing fewer flowers. Pay attention to proper sun protection and avoid excessive exposure in summer. The wintering temperature of shrimp flower cannot be lower than 16℃, and it must be given sufficient light.

Water and fertilizer

Shrimp flower likes moisture, so the soil needs to be kept moist at all times. During the growth period, apply organic liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days, and increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizers reasonably. At the same time, spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves once a week. Begin to reduce watering in mid-August.

soil

It is appropriate to choose sandy loam rich in humus, which can be made by mixing equal amounts of loam, leaf mold and sand.

Precautions for the cultivation of shrimp flowers

During the growth period of the shrimp flower, it should be topped and pruned at any time to encourage more branches. In addition, some agents such as paclobutrazol or dwarfing should be sprayed appropriately to prevent excessive growth and control the internode height, which is conducive to making the plant compact and full and blooming more in autumn. After the shrimp flower withers, watering should be reduced and old branches should be cut off to encourage it to continue to sprout new branches and bloom again.

The repotting of the shrimp plant is carried out in spring every year, combined with pruning, usually cutting off about 1/3. To make the plant fuller, you can pinch the top several times. Before and after the Frost Descent, the plant needs to be moved into a well-ventilated and well-lit place indoors, and the soil in the pot should be kept moist. The room temperature should not be lower than 10℃.

During the growth period, scale insects and red spiders are prone to damage, so pay attention to timely prevention and control.