Cultivation methods and precautions of moth and butterfly flower

How to cultivate moth and butterfly flower

Pot soil selection

For potted moth and butterfly flowers, when planting the seedlings, you can first choose a flower pot with a diameter of 10cm to 15cm and transplant it with soil. Choose organic-rich, fertile sandy soil or leaf mold as the medium.

Watering and fertilizing

I will grow strong and have a strong tolerance to drought. I avoid being too wet, so when watering, you should follow the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet". The soil in the pot can be slightly dry before watering. Judging dryness and wetness requires a certain degree of mastery. The degree of dryness can be judged by the slight wilt of the leaves. The moth and butterfly flower does not require much fertilizer. It can be fertilized once every 10 days or so. In the early stage of growth, nitrogen fertilizer should be used as the main fertilizer, while in the middle and late stages of growth, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be used as the main fertilizers.

Light and temperature

The moth flower is a light-loving plant and prefers a warm environment. During the growth period of the moth and butterfly flower, it is necessary to give it sufficient sunlight, especially in winter when the daylight hours are shorter, try to give it enough light. The growth temperature can be maintained between 15℃ and 25℃. A higher growth temperature must also be maintained in winter. It is easy to get frostbite if the temperature is below 0℃.

Reproduction method

The main method of propagation of moth and butterfly flower is sowing. Sow in autumn and winter, and transplant into pots when 6 to 7 true leaves grow.

Precautions for the cultivation of moth and butterfly flowers

Pests and diseases

During the growth period of moth-butterfly flowers, outbreaks of sclerotinia and gray mold sometimes occur. There are fewer insect pests, but occasionally there will be damage from underground insects. When caring for moth and butterfly flowers, you should pay attention to strengthening ventilation, watering properly, and promptly detecting diseases and pests for prevention and control.

prune

During the growth process of moth and butterfly flower, it needs frequent pruning. After planting, you can pinch the top of the plant once to allow it to grow more new branches. After that, you can prune it multiple times to control the plant shape. After the flowers of the moth flower fade, you can cut off the withered flowers. It can also produce new branches and bloom again.