Cultivation methods and precautions of Thousand Bird Flowers

How to grow chickweed

Before mentioning the specific cultivation methods, let’s take a look at the growth habits of Thousand Birds Flower! Thousand Birds Flower is native to North America, so it is extremely cold-resistant and a plant that likes a cool and humid environment. It is suitable for growing in places with sufficient light.

Fertile soil

Thousand Birds Flower is suitable for planting in dry soil, which is determined by the growth environment. Therefore, during normal cultivation, the soil should be kept dry, and excessive watering and waterlogging should be avoided. When choosing soil, make sure it is sandy soil with deep fertilizer and good drainage. During the breeding process, don't forget to fertilize regularly to keep the soil fertile.

Suitable temperature

The suitable temperature for germination of Thousand Bird Flower seeds is between 13℃~16℃, while the suitable temperature for growth is between 5℃~25℃. Because it is native to North America where the temperature is low, the Thousand Birds Flower is highly resistant to low temperatures and can withstand temperatures as low as -35°C. It can be said to be a very easy plant to grow.

Plenty of sunlight

The growth of the Thousand Birds Flower requires sufficient sunlight, so when growing it indoors, be careful to place the Thousand Birds Flower in a sunny place. At the same time, the Thousand Birds Flower tolerates partial shade, but do not place it in complete darkness, as this is not conducive to the growth of the Thousand Birds Flower.

Flowing air

The growing environment of the Thousand Birds Flower requires flowing air. When growing the Thousand Birds Flower indoors, it is best to place it in an environment with good air circulation and coolness, such as a balcony. If placed in the living room or bedroom, you can open the windows frequently to ventilate and keep fresh air flowing indoors.

Precautions for cultivating chickweed

In the process of cultivating Thousand Bird Flowers, you only need to focus on the temperature, soil, light and flowing air. Thousand bird flowers like dryness, so there is no need to water them too much under normal circumstances, so as to avoid excessive moisture in the soil causing hypoxia in the roots, but the soil should be kept moist before sprouting. If you are worried about the soil being too waterlogged, you can loosen and drain the soil frequently.