Cultivation methods and precautions of golden bud flower

How to cultivate golden bud flower

Temperature and light

The suitable temperature for the growth of golden bracts is between 15-25℃, and the safe wintering temperature needs to be kept above 10℃, otherwise the plant will stop growing.

Golden bract flower likes a warm, humid and well-lit growing environment, but it must pay attention to proper lighting and avoid direct sunlight in summer. It is best to place it in a semi-shaded place for maintenance, and pay attention to ventilation. Keeping the plants in sufficient light in spring, autumn and winter is beneficial to their healthy growth and reduces diseases. If the plant is placed in an overly shady environment for a long time, it will grow too tall, and the flowering period will be delayed and the number of flowers will be less.

Watering

During the growing period of the golden bud flower, the soil in the pot needs to be kept moist, and the air humidity in its surrounding environment must also be kept high, but water accumulation must be avoided, otherwise the roots will easily rot. Generally water once a day in spring and autumn. In summer or during drought periods, you should always pay attention to increasing the air humidity around the flower pots. In summer, water the plant 2-3 times a day and spray the leaves with water. In winter, you need to control watering and keep the soil in the pot slightly moist. However, if the daytime temperature in winter is above 25℃ and can be maintained at around 15℃ at night, the plant can still bloom, and normal water and fertilizer management can be carried out at this time.

soil

The cultivation soil for golden bracts requires fertile, loose, well-drained, breathable acidic soil, and avoids heavy clay soil. To prepare the potting soil, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil, river sand and decomposed organic fertilizer in a ratio of 5:3:1:1.

Fertilization

Goldenrod likes fertilizer. During the growth period, apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every 1 or 2 weeks to promote vigorous growth and more flowering of the plant. During the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied twice to ensure the nutritional supply for bud formation and flowering.

Precautions for the cultivation of golden bud flowers

Pest Control

The main pests and diseases of golden bract are red spider mites, aphids, scale insects, etc. They must be controlled by spraying a mixture of 1000 times of Lorsban and 800 times of methyl thiophanate on the leaves once a month.

Disease control

Common diseases of golden bracts include powdery mildew and sooty mold. When the plants are sick, the former can be controlled by spraying 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable granules at 800 to 1000 times dilution or 25% triadimefon wettable granules at 800 to 1000 times dilution. The latter can generally be sprayed with 800 times diluted 40% omethoate or 500-800 times diluted mancozeb.