How to cultivate silk flower

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It can withstand high temperatures and is slightly cold-resistant. The temperature suitable for its development is between 15 and 30 degrees. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, it will be frostbite. Warm measures need to be taken in winter, and some shade should be provided in summer to prevent burns on branches and leaves.

2. Watering: Water once every two days during the growing period and once every three days during the flowering period. Sufficient water is conducive to flowering. When caring for it outdoors, good drainage is needed during the rainy season to prevent the roots from being soaked in water for a long time, which would cause root rot.

3. Fertilization: During the growing season, fertilizer needs to be applied once a month. The temperature is relatively high in summer, so you need to choose fertilizers with mild effects to avoid fertilizer damage. After it blooms, you can add one or two application of quick-acting fertilizer.

4. Light: It likes sunshine, so sufficient sunlight stimulation must be ensured during the breeding process. Generally, the daily light exposure should not be less than 7 hours. The sunlight is relatively strong in summer, so appropriate shade can be provided. Normal light should be provided at other times. If you want to maintain it indoors, you should put it in a place with sufficient light. Keeping it in a dark place will affect its growth, the branches and leaves will turn yellow, and the color of the flowers will fade.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Silk flower is generally propagated by cuttings in early spring or the rainy season. Insert healthy branches into the sand, water them thoroughly, and place them in a cool place for maintenance. They will grow roots in about 20 days. It should be noted that watering should not be excessive to avoid water accumulation in the soil. Because the cuts of the branches are easily infected by bacteria, so do not water too much.

2. Pruning: If you want to grow it well, pruning is an essential step. Whether it is dead branches and leaves or extra flower buds, they all need to be cut off. One is to concentrate nutrients, and the other is to make it more beautiful. Proper pruning is not only beneficial to its growth, but also plays a certain role in the prevention and control of pests and diseases.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: The beetle is its natural enemy. The beetle particularly likes to gnaw on the stems, branches and leaves of the plant, which will seriously affect the flowering quality of the plant and its health. If you find beetles on the plant, you can use insecticide to spray it. Before spraying, the insecticide needs to be diluted.

2. Pathology: Leaf rust is a relatively common disease, which is characterized by large-scale shedding of branches and leaves, reducing the ornamental value of the plant. If the above situation is found, you can use triadimefon solution for spraying treatment.