Cultivation methods and precautions of Songchunhua

How to grow spring flowers

soil

The spring flower does not have high requirements for soil and can generally be planted with garden soil. However, the soil should be loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil with a certain degree of air permeability.

Light and temperature

Songchunhua likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight and prefers cooler temperatures. It is afraid of heat and scorching heat. Generally, when cultivating spring flowers, it is necessary to ensure that the growing environment is warm. Cooling measures need to be taken in the summer, and insulation is needed in the cold winter. The temperature for wintering cannot be lower than 5℃. Adequate light is required during the growth period.

Watering and fertilizing

The spring flower likes a humid growing environment, so it grows more vigorously. During the growth period, the soil should be kept moist and watered frequently, but care should be taken not to allow water to accumulate in the pot. Fertilization should be applied thinly and frequently. During the growing period, you can apply some thin fertilizer every 1 to 2 weeks. When the spring flowers grow buds, you can apply some phosphorus fertilizer appropriately to make more buds, promote flowering, and make the flowers brighter.

Things to note when growing spring flowers

Reproduction method

The spring flower is generally propagated by sowing, suitable for autumn sowing, and can also be sown in spring in some areas. Generally, sowing is done in September, and the temperature is kept at around 20℃. The seedlings need to be kept indoors in winter. It is best to place them in a cool room to ensure a high temperature, and transplant them in the spring of the following year. Please note that the seeds need to be harvested in time after the spring flowers bloom, otherwise the seeds will easily be lost.

Pests and diseases

Diseases and pests of spring flowers are not common, but in the rainy season, spring flowers need to pay attention to the prevention of damping-off and powdery mildew. It is necessary to strengthen ventilation and keep the air unobstructed to reduce the occurrence of these diseases and pests.