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Cultivation methods and precautions of Lingxiao

Skyler White
2020-07-09 08:58:17
Watering: there should be sufficient water during the growth period, and the soil should be slightly wet, but there should be no waterlogging. Sunshine: there should be enough sunshine, usually on the balcony or windowsill, more ventilation. Fertilization: apply liquid fertilizer once a half month, and increase P and K fertilizer in May. Pruning: prune diseased branches, weak branches and dead branches in spring to facilitate the growth of new branches. In addition, we should prevent the invasion of diseases and insect pests.

I. watering

During the flowering period, Lingxiao should be kept moist, neither too dry nor too wet. There should be enough water in the growing period, and the cultivation soil should be kept slightly wet, without waterlogging. During the dormancy period, the pot soil should be kept dry with less water.

2. Sunshine

During the breeding period, it should be given a sunny growth environment. If there is no sunshine, it will grow slowly and the flower color will be lighter. Usually it is best to put it on a balcony or windowsill with sun, and pay attention to ventilation.

3. Fertilization

It is more like fertilizer, usually at half a month interval to give it a liquid fertilizer, after germination need to strengthen the management of water and fertilizer. Around May, more P and K fertilizer should be applied to help flower bud differentiation. During June, potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be used once a week.

4. Trim

Plants will be temporarily dormant in winter, so in the spring, we should cut off the diseased branches, weak branches and dead branches as soon as possible, some branches that affect the beauty and health of the plant should be cut off, which is helpful for it to grow new branches.

5. Precautions

It is easy to have diseases and insect pests in the high temperature and humid environment, so we should pay attention to frequent ventilation, so as not to suffer from diseases and insect pests.

Ling Xiao

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