How to grow Veronica and what to pay attention to

How to grow Veronica

Pot soil selection

For potted Veronica, you need to choose a flowerpot of appropriate size, basically a flowerpot with a diameter of about 18 cm, and you do not need to change the pot during the growing season. The soil can be fertile, well-drained sandy soil, and mixed soil is better and breathable. Put soil in the pot and add some fertilizer as base fertilizer.

Light and temperature

Veronica likes light and can tolerate partial shade. During the growth period of Veronica, a high level of light needs to be maintained. Long daylight helps the plant to bloom. If the daylight time is short, it will easily cause the plant to grow too tall. In winter and early spring when the daylight hours are short, artificial lighting is needed. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for Veronica to grow is between 15℃ and 35℃. The temperature is low in winter, so you need to keep warm.

Watering and fertilizing

Veronica does not have high requirements for water and fertilizer, but it likes fertile soil and avoids waterlogging in winter. During the seedling growth period, growth period and flowering period of Veronica, the soil needs to be kept moist. If there is a lack of water due to drought or other reasons, it is necessary to water it in time. A moderate amount of fertilizer can be applied. Top dressing is needed in time during the vigorous growth period to ensure the balance of various growth elements. During the flowering period, you need to pay attention to applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. When you enter September, you can reduce fertilization.

Things to note when growing Veronica

Pests and diseases

Veronica has relatively few diseases and pests, but powdery mildew sometimes occurs in autumn, which requires timely prevention and control.

prune

The purpose of pruning Veronica is to make it look beautiful. After Veronica blooms, the flowers will not fall off by themselves and need to be pruned. Secondly, pruning can control the flowering period. By pruning according to the growth conditions of Veronica, the flowering period can be controlled within the range you want.