Moonflowers are a very beautiful flower, rich in colours and shapes, dubbed "after the flowers." the season flowers not only beautify the environment but also have some medicinal value, such as treating skin diseases, inflammation and so forth. The cultivation of the season is also relatively simple, with some basic conservation techniques that will allow it to thrive and produce fresh flowers。
1. Selection of suitable varieties and soils
There are many different types of monthly flowers, some suitable for potting and others suitable for planting. If you want to plant the season at home, you can choose small or medium-sized varieties, such as mini-monthlys, life seasons, tea flower seasons, etc. These varieties are small, but in large quantities, and have a long flowering period, and can be open until autumn. If you want to plant the season in the yard, you can choose some large or uplifting varieties, such as the big flower season, the police season, the guerilla season, etc. The flowers are large, but small in number, and have a short flowering period, usually open only once in spring。
The season flowers prefer fertile, soft and well-drained soils. You can produce earth at a ratio of 4:32:1 in the fields of gardens, leaves, sands and bone powder. If you're buying already planted monsoon flowers, you can put them directly in a basin of the right size. If you buy a naked seedling or a seedling, you can soak it in the water for a few hours and then plant it in the basin or in the ground. When planting, be careful to bury the roots and show the ear。
2. Attention to water and fertilizer
The quantity and frequency of the monthly flowers are regulated by season, temperature and soil moisture. In general, spring and summer festivals are watered more and autumn and winter holidays less. Water should be watered with hot water, and cold or hot water should be avoided, so that plants are not harmed. Water shall be poured evenly through the whole basin or piece of earth, and not only one side or a little. After water is poured, the bottom or ground is checked for water accumulation, removed in time to prevent root decay. The way to determine whether the soil is dry is to insert a finger into the soil, and water is required if it feels dry, and water is not required if it feels wet。
The fertilization of the seasons is also carried out according to season and growth. In general, spring and summer festivals are the long-term and flowering season of the season, requiring extra fertilization, and autumn and winter festivals are the hibernation period of the season, requiring less or no more fertilization. Be careful to use diluted liquid fertilizers and avoid excessive concentrations of fertilizers in order to avoid burns of strains. Fertilizer shall be applied evenly to the whole basin of soil or earth, and not only one side or a little. Fertilizers are applied in a timely manner so that the fertilizers are fully dissolved and absorbed. The way to judge whether the season is characterized is to observe the colours and shapes of the leaves and flowers, if the leaves are yellow or white, if the leaves are black or if the flowers are deformed。
3. Methods of shearing and reproduction
The shearing of the seasons is an important conservation measure that promotes the growth of the seasons, increases the amount of flowers, improves their shapes, prevents pests and diseases and increases their longevity. The time to trim the season is usually in spring and autumn, known as spring and autumn, respectively. The purpose of the spring clippings is to remove the thaws that are frozen or dying in winter, to stimulate the emergence of new branches and to prepare them for flowering. The aim of the autumn cut is to remove the weak branches, the sick branches, the cross branches, etc. That grow in the summer, reduce nutritional consumption and prepare for winter hibernation. The lunar season flowers should be trimmed in such a way as to avoid infection by using sterile and sharp horticultural scissors. Cutting is done by tilting down the branch, flattening the cut and not leaving any scratches. Cutting is done in time for protective agents such as resin or lime water to prevent water loss and bacterial intrusion。
There are many ways in which the season flowers can reproduce, the most common of which are plastering and mating. Plugging is the cutting of the strong branches of the season to about 15 centimetres long, removing the leaves and thorns from the lower part, leaving the two to three leaves in the upper part, and then inserting the slots into the wet sand or plume, keeping the temperature and humidity appropriate and waiting for the roots to be laid. The method of indoctrination is to combine the earring of the best species of the season flowers with other species or the wood of the wild seasons to form a new plant. Bridging increases the resilience and flowering properties of the season, but requires skills and experience。
4. Combat common pests and diseases
The season flowers, while beautiful, are also vulnerable to pests and diseases that affect their growth and flowering. Common pests are black star disease, powder disease, aphids, mites, etc. Black star disease is a fungal disease that leads to black circular spots on the leaves, gradually spreading to the whole of the leaves, and eventually to the atrophy of the leaves. Albinism is also a fungal disease that leads to white powdered substances on leaves, flowers and branches, affecting photocosynthesis and breathing and reducing resilience. Aphids and mites are two common pests that suck on the juice of the season flowers, cause foliage, yellow, curls, etc., and even spread viruses。
The methods of combating the pests and diseases of the season are as follows:
Enhance the resistance of the seasons, rationalize water and fertilizer, maintain proper ventilation and light, and avoid excessive dampness or drought。
Timely removal of leaves and weeds and elimination of breeding grounds for pathogens and pests。
The leaves and flowers of the season are regularly checked, and when there are signs of disease and pests, they are cut off or washed with water in a timely manner。
Some natural or chemical microbicides or insecticides, such as sulfur, enzymes, dichlorvos, etc., are sprayed in terms of the quantities and methods used in the instructions。
Avoid the use of the same microbicide or insecticide for too long to create resistance。
