Maintenance tips for Hongyun Dangtou

This perennial herb is famous for its long flowering period and colorful flowers. Common colors include bright red, pink, golden yellow and rose red. It symbolizes good luck and wealth and is deeply loved by people. Let’s learn some maintenance tips for the Hongyun Dangtou.

1. Watering

The lucky charm plant likes a humid environment and needs to be watered regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid excessive watering that causes waterlogging, which may cause root rot. The water requirements vary in different seasons: during the peak growth period in spring and autumn, it is recommended to water the plants every 3-5 days; in summer, water evaporates quickly, so water the plants every 2-3 days; in winter, the watering time can be extended to every 7-10 days. At the same time, pay attention to controlling the amount of watering to avoid affecting the plants' wintering.

2. Fertilization

When planting lucky charm, well-rotted organic fertilizer should be used. Before and after the flowering period, mainly apply compound fertilizer or fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium. The fertilizer needs to be fully diluted before fertilization and applied about once every half a month. You can also use foliar fertilizer and spray it directly on the leaves, which can make the leaves more shiny and the flowers more colorful.

3. Lighting

The lucky plant likes light and can also adapt to semi-shady environment. It is suitable to be placed in a brightly lit place for maintenance. In summer, measures need to be taken to provide shade and avoid direct sunlight. In winter, full-sun maintenance can be carried out.

4. Soil

The lucky charm plant requires slightly acidic soil that is rich in humus, well-drained and breathable. Suitable soil can be prepared by mixing 1 part peat ash to 1 part fine sand, or by mixing 10 parts peat moss to 1 part perlite .

The above are the maintenance tips for the lucky charm plant, which can effectively maintain the lucky charm plant, prolong its flowering period and make the flowers more festive.