Cultivation methods and precautions of silk flower

How to cultivate silk flower

Light and temperature

The silk flower likes a warm and sunny environment and is cold-resistant and shade-resistant. Therefore, when cultivating the silk flower, it is necessary to give it sufficient light and maintain a suitable growth temperature.

Watering

The silk flower needs to be guaranteed to have sufficient water during the maintenance period, but it should be noted that sufficient water should be given during the summer drought; sufficient water supply should also be ensured during the flowering period so that it can bloom luxuriantly and beautifully; in the rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage and no water should be accumulated to avoid root rot.

Fertilization

In order for the silk flower to grow healthily, sufficient fertilizer and water are required. During the comfortable growing period, you need to fertilize frequently, once a month. When the temperature is high and the soil is dry, you can apply some thin fertilizer. In winter, reduce fertilization. In addition, after flowering, you can apply quick-acting fertilizer once or twice.

Reproduction method

The propagation of silk flowers is usually done by sowing, which can be done in spring or autumn, but it is difficult for them to survive, so when cultivating silk flowers, most of the time, cuttings are used.

Precautions for the cultivation of silk flowers

prune

During the growth process of silk flowers, pruning is essential, whether it is pruning overlong branches, overly dense branches, dead branches, diseased branches, or withered flowers and rainy buds. Pruning can make the shape of the silk flower beautiful, and facilitate ventilation and light transmission, so that the plant can grow and develop better, reduce the chance of some diseases and pests, and reduce nutrient consumption, so as to bloom better.

Pests and diseases

Silk flowers have fewer diseases and pests, and may be attacked by pests such as scale insects, sawflies, aphids, beetles, rose sawflies, as well as diseases such as powdery mildew, black spot, anthracnose, and leaf rust. Prevention and treatment are needed according to the incidence of the disease.