Cultivation of potted kapok flowers, how many years does it take to bloom

1. Cultivation of potted kapok

1. Potting soil: When growing kapok flowers in potted plants, you need to use loose, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. It is best to prepare it yourself by mixing leaf mold, sand and garden soil, and then adding an appropriate amount of base fertilizer. Pay attention to disinfection after preparation.

2. Light: Kapok likes the sun. During potted cultivation, it should be placed in the light and allowed to get more sun. With sufficient light, the overall growth will be better. Lack of light can easily cause plants to grow too tall and their growth can also be stunted.

3. Temperature: Kapok has relatively weak cold resistance. Potted plants should be moved indoors in winter. The minimum indoor temperature should be above 5 degrees, otherwise it is easy to be frostbite. It is best to provide it with a temperature between 20 and 30 degrees.

4. Watering: It is drought-resistant but not waterlogged. During potted plant maintenance, watering does not need to be too frequent, and it is best to keep the soil dry. Pay attention to controlling the amount of watering, it is better to keep it dry than wet. In addition, if there are continuous rainy days, drainage must be carried out to avoid water accumulation.

2. How many years does Kapok flower bloom?

How many years it takes for the kapok tree to bloom depends on the method of propagation used. If it is propagated by grafting, it will be much easier to bloom. Generally, it will bloom after one or two years of maintenance. If it is a seedling propagated by seeds, it will take many years to care for it, at least about ten years.