Moonflower cultivation methods and precautions

Growth habits of moonflower

The origin of moonflower is tropical region, which determines its sun-loving characteristics. Moonflowers love sunlight, and will grow to their best state when there is sufficient light and suitable temperature. Many moonflowers on the mainland are transplanted, and sometimes require special cultivation to survive. In addition, moonflower is not cold-resistant and grows well in tropical areas, but if it is planted in cold areas, it needs to be cultivated in a greenhouse to survive. The moonflower itself has no requirements for the soil in which it grows, but the prerequisite is that the temperature and light are suitable.

How to grow moonflower

Timely transplanting

Moonflower can be said to be a plant that is not easy to grow. For many flower lovers, raising a moonflower is a luxury. The reason for this luxury is that the survival rate is very low after each transplant. In fact, an important reason for the unsuccessful transplanting is the wrong time of transplanting. The best time for transplanting is spring and summer. The temperature at this time is just suitable for the growth of moonflowers. Transplanting at this time can greatly reduce the mortality rate.

Weed Management

Moonflowers look beautiful, but they cannot withstand the damage of weeds, so they need to be weeded regularly. When they are not growing vigorously, it is best to disinfect the soil to remove the weed seeds to prevent weeds from growing rampantly when the weather warms up.

Light and temperature requirements

Among the growth characteristics of moonflower, we have learned that moonflower likes sunlight and is not cold-resistant, so there is no need to say much about the light. It is best for the moonflower to see more than eight hours of sunlight a day. Of course, this kind of sunlight should be mild and appropriate, rather than long-term exposure to the scorching sun. As for temperature, based on the fact that moonflower is not cold-resistant, we know that when the outside temperature is too low, it must be planted in a greenhouse so that it can grow normally.

Things to note when growing moonflower

To sum up, there are two things to pay attention to when cultivating. One is to maintain sufficient light, and the other is to maintain a certain suitable temperature so that the moonflower can grow in its best condition.