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How does snapdragon winter raise, how is pruned?

Marie Schrader
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Its planting method is very simple. First, prepare suitable soil, which is slightly acidic, breathable and loose, and can be mixed with perlite, peat soil and vermiculite. Tubers should be uniform in size and free from pests and diseases. After preparation, the tubers can be planted directly in the soil. Pay attention to the depth of planting, not too deep. The surface of the tuber should be exposed to the substrate to avoid decay. Maintenance after planting in a warm, ventilated and dark place, can soon take root and sprout.

1. how to raise snapdragon in winter

1. Keep warm: Antirrhinum majus has certain cold resistance and can endure lower temperature.But in winter, if the temperature is very low, below 7 degrees Celsius, you need to keep it warm.At this time, it is best to move it to a warmer indoor maintenance.However, because it likes cold environment, so the temperature should not be too high, keep it at about 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Sunshine: It likes sunshine very much. In winter, it is advisable to keep it in a place with good light conditions.It can properly extend the time it receives light.Because the light intensity in winter is low, prolonging the light time can help it synthesize more nutrients, and do not worry about it being sunburned.

3. Watering: In winter, you need to slightly reduce the frequency of watering it.Because at this time, its growth rate is reduced and its water demand will be reduced.If we do not reduce watering, the water will be excessive, resulting in freezing or waterlogging.

4. Fertilization: In winter, it is generally not necessary to fertilize snapdragon.It is itself a flower with strong ability to endure barren, and needs less fertilizer.In the case of slow growth in winter, the nutrients needed are not much, and the original nutrients in the soil can meet its needs.O there is no need for additional fertilizer.

2. how to trim snapdragon

During the growing season, the snapdragon needs to be pruned.It can be pinched once when it grows to about 10 cm to control its height.When it has diseases, it also needs to cut off the diseased leaves in time.In addition, after it has finished blooming, it also needs to be pruned.At this time, it is necessary to cut off the residual flowers and dead leaves immediately to save nutrients.

Antirrhinum majus

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