Cultivation methods and precautions of whale flower

How to grow whale flower

soil

Whale flower likes soil with good drainage and breathability. Therefore, it requires loose, fertile and well-drained soil. You can use a mixture of leaf mold, sawdust, and perlite, and add some fine sand to increase air permeability.

Water and fertilizer management

Whale flower likes a humid environment. During the growing period, it needs to be given enough water to keep the soil in the pot moist, and at the same time, the humidity of the air around it should be increased by spraying water. When the temperature is high in summer and low in winter, reduce the water supply and keep the soil in the pot dry, which is more conducive to the growth of whale flower.

Whale flower is a fertilizer-loving plant and should be given liquid fertilizer regularly. During the growing season, fertilizer can be applied every 15 to 20 days, preferably in small amounts and frequently. Whale flower is generally applied with more nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers in spring and summer, and more potassium fertilizers in autumn. When the flower buds are growing, you can apply liquid fertilizer mainly composed of phosphorus fertilizer 1 to 2 times.

Light and temperature

Whale flower likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. The suitable temperature for growth is between 18 and 22°C. The wintering temperature should be above 10°C, and the daytime temperature in winter needs to be kept above 15°C.

Whale flower likes bright indirect light, and the eaves or windowsills with good lighting are suitable breeding places. Normally, you can let the whale flower get more exposure to sunlight, but in the summer, you must be careful that the whale flower should avoid direct sunlight.

Things to note when growing whale flowers

Reproduction method

Whale flower is often propagated by cuttings, division or sowing, which can be done in spring or autumn.

Other considerations

During the cultivation of whale flower, pruning and trimming are required frequently.

When the whale flower blooms, you should stop fertilizing, keep the soil drier, and reduce watering.