Cultivation methods and precautions of Aquilegia

How to grow Aquilegia oleifera

Pot soil selection

To plant Aquilegia in a pot, you need to choose a slightly larger flowerpot and put soil in the pot. It can be sandy soil with good drainage or leaf mold rich in humus. You need to add a little base fertilizer to the soil.

Light and temperature

Aquilegia prefers a cool climate and avoids high temperatures but can tolerate cold. It needs to be kept in sufficient light. To care for Aquilegia, the growth temperature needs to be maintained between 15℃ and 35℃, and the light should be moderate to avoid high temperatures and exposure in summer. At this time, shade is needed, or the Aquilegia potted plants should be placed in a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

Watering and fertilizing

Aquilegia requires strengthened management and reasonable watering and fertilization. During the vigorous growth period of Aquilegia, sufficient water is needed. The amount and frequency of watering should be determined according to the dryness and wetness of the potting soil, but water accumulation should be avoided. In dry weather, drainage is needed in a timely manner, and after rain, waterlogging is needed in a timely manner, and attention should be paid to maintaining a certain air humidity. Fertilization requires medium fertility and can be applied once a week, but be careful not to apply too high a concentration. Note that you should stop fertilizing after autumn. In addition, you need to apply some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer before the Aquilegia blooms to make the flowers more colorful.

Things to note when growing Aquilegia

Reproduction method

Aquilegia is basically propagated by division or sowing. Sowing propagation can be done in spring or autumn, while division propagation is mainly done in autumn.

Topping

During the growth period, Aquilegia needs to be pinched in time to control the height of the plant. After Aquilegia blooms, the withered flowers can be cut off, so that Aquilegia can be treated as a foliage plant for maintenance.

Pests and diseases

The main pest of Aquilegia vulgaris is aphid, which is very harmful and can also cause mosaic disease. In addition, there is also the harm of powdery mildew, which requires timely and reasonable treatment.