How to raise Frost Morning

How to raise

soil

Frost Morning Star prefers a dry, well-ventilated environment and is best cultivated in sandy soil with good drainage and air permeability to facilitate the removal of excess water and the growth of plant roots.

Preparation of Frost Morning breeding soil: one part each of peat + vermiculite + perlite, and add appropriate amount of bone meal. It can also be mixed with 3 parts of leaf mold, 3 parts of river sand, 1 part of garden soil, and 1 part of slag.

Repot the plant every 1 to 2 years in spring, and cut off dead old roots and overly lignified stems to avoid affecting the normal growth and water absorption of the plant.

Moisture

Due to the high moisture content inside the plant, Frost Morning Glory is prone to rot in overly humid conditions. Avoid overwatering.

To avoid water accumulation at the roots, it is best to choose a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Novices can choose red clay pots with good air permeability when planting; glass containers absorb heat and have poor air permeability, so use with caution.

When the temperature is too high (above 35℃) or too low (below five℃) in winter and summer, the plants stop growing. At this time, you should temporarily reduce or stop watering, and resume the watering frequency when the temperature is suitable.

Reference watering amount: once every 10 days or so, water thoroughly each time. The frequency of watering can be increased or decreased as appropriate according to the climate differences in different regions and seasons.

illumination

The more light there is and the greater the temperature difference between day and night, the brighter and more lustrous the leaves will be. When the temperature is suitable, it is best to place it outdoors for maintenance and ensure sufficient light.

temperature

Suitable temperature range for Frost Morning growth: 18-25℃

Generally speaking, growth stops or mild frostbite occurs when the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, and the water in the leaves freezes and the cells die at 0 degrees Celsius or below.

Reproduction method

Frost Morning is a very easy variety to propagate.

Propagation can be done by various methods such as topping to induce sucker buds, leaf cuttings, and division.

Maintenance precautions

Moisture

It should be noted that when watering, be careful not to pour water in the center of the plant, as this may cause rot. And try to prevent too much moisture from remaining on the leaves, as this will easily wash away the white powder on the leaves, and the white powder on the leaves cannot regenerate after being washed away.

When there are water droplets on the leaves, you can gently absorb them with a cotton swab.

illumination

Frosty Morning likes light. When there is insufficient light or too much moisture in the soil, the plant will grow too tall. The whole plant will become dull green in color, and the leaves will become sparse and elongated, accelerating their upward growth, which will seriously affect its ornamental value and may even cause the plant to die due to obstruction of photosynthesis.

Pay attention to ventilation during the high temperatures in summer and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun outdoors to avoid sunburning the leaves.