Cultivation methods and precautions of California poppy

How to grow California poppy

Humidity Management

California poppies prefer a relatively dry air environment. If it rains too long, it will be easily infected by pathogens. Afraid of rain, keep the leaves dry at night. The optimum relative air humidity is 40-60%.

Temperature and light

Temperature: California poppy likes cool climate, avoids extreme heat and is resistant to frost. It is not very demanding on winter temperature and can overwinter peacefully as long as it is not affected by frost; it will die when the temperature is above 30℃ in late spring and early summer, and the most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃.

Light: In late autumn, winter and early spring, because the temperature is not very high, it is necessary to give it direct sunlight to facilitate photosynthesis and the formation of flower buds, flowering and fruiting. If there is high temperature in summer, it is necessary to block about 50% of the sunlight.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: The principle of watering California poplar is: wet it when it is dry, dry it thoroughly, don't water it if it is not dry, and water it thoroughly when you do water. When watering, be careful to keep the leaves and flowers dry and not get them wet.

Fertilization: Apply decomposed thin cake fertilizer water once a month to make the plants grow well. Do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, as it will easily cause the plants to grow too tall. The nutrition of the plants should be complete, and phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen fertilizers should be applied in small amounts and multiple times.

Reproduction method

There are two ways to propagate California poppies: sowing and cuttings. Sowing can be carried out in spring and autumn, and cuttings are generally combined with pinching.

Things to note when raising California poppy

California poppy is not tolerant to transplanting

The taproot of California poppy is long and cannot tolerate transplanting. Before sowing, apply some decomposed bean cake as base fertilizer and sow the seeds directly into the pot. When sowing seeds, flower lovers should choose a good flower pot first to avoid insufficient space after the california grows up, causing the plant to grow poorly.

California poppy is poisonous

California poppy is somewhat toxic. Direct contact with its leaves may cause itching and granulation on the skin. In severe cases, you must see a doctor. Eating the fruit may cause vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.

When caring for the plant, prevent children from touching the flowers and leaves. Flower lovers should also be careful when caring for them.