Cultivation methods and precautions of Anemone

How to grow anemone

Pot soil selection

To grow anemones, you can choose a mixed potting soil, mix garden soil, leaf mold and wood ash in a certain proportion, and add some base fertilizer, and require good drainage.

Light and temperature

Growing anemones requires two conditions: coolness and sufficient light. Anemone can withstand cold, but avoid high temperature. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 15℃ and 35℃. The temperature in winter needs to be no lower than 10℃. It can survive the winter safely and can be placed in a sunny place indoors. If conditions permit, it can be placed in a greenhouse for maintenance.

Watering and fertilizing

When growing anemones, you need to keep the soil moist, but be careful when watering so that the soil in the pot is not too wet to avoid root rot. There is less water in winter, so watering can be reduced. In rainy seasons, anemones need to be placed in a dry place for maintenance, protected from rain, and watering should be stopped. Generally, a thin layer of fertilizer water should be applied once every half a month. During the flowering period, in order to promote the formation of flower buds, it can be applied once a week.

Reproduction method

The main methods of reproduction of Anemone are sowing and dividing bulbs. Sowing is in autumn and the seeds are sown as soon as they are collected. Bulb division propagation mainly refers to the division and planting of Anemone bulbs.

Anemone cultivation precautions

Pests and diseases

Anemones may have diseases and pests, the main diseases are rot, damping-off, gray mold, powdery mildew, etc. The damage is relatively serious and requires timely prevention and control. The pests are mainly aphids and cutworms, which can be sprayed with common insecticides.

Seed Collection

Anemone can be sown, and the seeds are usually sown as soon as they are collected. The seeds must be harvested in time, otherwise they will be blown away by the wind. The harvested seeds should be placed in a ventilated and dry place for maintenance.