Cultivation method of small rock flower
As a star variety of indoor ornamental flowers, Xiaoyantong flowers are favored by gardening enthusiasts for their velvety petals and colorful colors. If you want to make this gorgeous piece permanent on the windowsill, it is crucial to master scientific maintenance methods. This paper will systematically analyze the key points of maintenance of Xiaoyanghua flowers from soil configuration to water and fertilizer management. 1. Four elements of core maintenance 1. Soil allocation method The root system of Astania chinensis is particularly sensitive to the soil environment. An ideal substrate needs to meet three major characteristics: looseness, breathability, and nutrition. It is recommended to use the "golden ratio"-legular soil: coarse river sand: garden soil =4:3:3, among which legular soil provides organic matter, river sand ensures drainage, and garden soil enhances fertility retention. Before planting, mix appropriate amount of bone meal or slow-release fertilizer as base fertilizer. Never use undecomposed organic fertilizers. 2. Light management strategy As a short-day plant, Xiaoyanghua flowers need to follow the principle of "sufficient light in winter and spring and shade in summer and autumn." Full sunshine can be accepted from October to April of the following year, and a sunshade net needs to be used to filter 30%-50% of the light from May to September. When sunburn spots appear on the leaves, they should be immediately transferred to a scattered light environment for maintenance for 2 weeks. 3. The scientific watering plan adopts the "three-look watering method": look at the seasons (3 days every time in spring and autumn, once in morning and evening in summer, and 7 days every time in winter), look at the medium (the surface layer is 2cm dry), and look at the plants (the leaves are slightly wilted).). Special attention should be paid to the need to maintain the air humidity of 60%-70% during the flower bud period. Humidification can be increased by wetting pebbles on trays to avoid direct spraying of water and causing rot of flower buds. 4. Precision fertilization techniques The growth period follows the principle of "dynamic balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium": use 20-10-10 compound fertilizer during leaf expansion period, use 10-30-20 high phosphate fertilizer during bud emergence period, and add 15-15 -15-15 balanced fertilizer after flowering. It is recommended to adopt the "thin fertilizer and frequent application" method, dilute the standard concentration to 1/2000, and irrigate it with water every 10 days. Be careful to wash the leaves with clear water after fertilization to prevent residual fertilizer solution from burning the fluffy leaves. 2. Advanced maintenance tips In addition to basic maintenance, you should also pay attention to: avoid moving the flowerpot during flowering, maintain the temperature at 18-25 ° C, and prune the roots every spring when changing pots. Through systematic maintenance, Xiaoyantong flowers can bloom 2-3 times a year, and a single flower flowering period lasts for more than 20 days.
After mastering these maintenance tips, you will find that Xiaoyantong flowers are far easier to cultivate than you imagined. As long as you follow its growth rules and pay attention to detailed management, this flower spirit from South America will surely repay your careful care by continuing to bloom.