Cultivation methods and precautions of red tassel flower

Cultivation method of red tassel flower

soil

To cultivate red tassel flowers, you can choose a mixture of garden soil and river sand as the substrate. The soil should be deep, fertile, and well-drained, and some basal fertilizer can be added.

Light and temperature

In terms of light and temperature, the red tassel flower prefers a warm and sunny environment. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 20℃ and 30℃. It is slightly not cold-resistant. The winter temperature for overwintering should be kept above 15℃, and it needs to avoid cold winds. It prefers sunlight and should be kept in sufficient light during its growth period. Insufficient light will cause it to bloom poorly.

Water and fertilizer management

The red tassel flower has a large demand for water and fertilizer. During the growth period, it needs to be watered frequently. If it is potted, it is more prone to water shortage and needs frequent watering to keep the soil moist. Generally, you can water when the surface of the soil is dry. If you want to fertilize, you can apply some compound fertilizer, and apply some every month during the growth period. During the flowering period of the red tassel flower, you can apply more phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer to make the flowers bloom beautifully.

Reproduction method

The propagation of the red tassel flower is usually by cuttings, which is carried out in spring. Of course, it can also be propagated by sowing, but the cycle will be longer.

Precautions for the cultivation of red tassel flower

prune

The plant of the red tassel flower can grow very tall, and the sapling can be pruned when it is over 2 meters tall. The main branches of the red tassel flower can be cut off to promote the growth of new branches and make the crown fuller. Usually, you should pay attention to pruning the plant shape to make the tree beautiful, and also cut off the dead and diseased branches that affect the healthy growth of the red tassel flower.

Pests and diseases

The main disease that Red Tassel Flower will encounter during its growth period is ulcer disease. When Red Tassel Flower develops ulcer disease, it can be treated by spraying 800 times diluted 50% thiophanate-methyl. The main pests are longhorn beetles and psyllids, which can be killed with insecticides or in an environmentally friendly way.