Cichorium tenuifolia, also known as Paulownia, is native to Central America and Mexico. Like sunny, hot and humid growth environment. The flowering period is autumn and winter.
In general, half sunlight can also scatter light all day. If the light is insufficient, the plant is prone to grow in vain and lodging, and the flowering will become poor. However, in summer, we should avoid direct sunlight and do a good job in sunshade to prevent the leaves from sunburn.
Sufficient water supply shall be provided during the growth period. After flowering, the plant will enter a dormancy period, the ground part will gradually wither, and the root will form bulbs. At this time, water should be reduced, as long as the soil surface is slightly wet, and water should be increased when new buds are born in spring
The best choice is perlite, peat soil and northeast humus nutrient soil mixed in the ratio of 1:1:1.
Before flowering, it is necessary to supplement appropriate P and K fertilizers. It is recommended to use potash water 1:2000 for root filling.
There are three ways of propagation: bulb, cuttage and sowing.
Divide the bulbs, bury one or several sections of each basin in the basin, about 3cm deep, keep the basin soil moist, and move it to the place with bright light after germination.
Before flowering, cut the top bud about 3 nodes, remove the leaves on the bottom section at the same time, then insert them into the prepared basin soil, place them in the shade, and wait for about a week to root.
Generally, sowing is carried out in spring, and the suitable temperature for germination is 20-25 ℃. It is unnecessary to cover the seeds with soil. When the leaves grow 4 pieces, they will be planted in the basin, and will bloom in the same year. Fertilizer should choose slow effect fertilizer.
