Monthly red flowers, also known as四季海棠, are popular for their long blooming period, bright colors, and easy maintenance. In our country, monthly red flowers have become a hot choice for home and garden landscaping. How can you make monthly red flowers bloom month after month in your courtyard? This article will introduce you to the cultivation methods of monthly red flowers, allowing you to easily master the flower maintenance skills.
Sowing method of monthly red flowers1. Sowing time: Monthly red flower seeds can be sown in spring and autumn, with spring sowing being more suitable.
2. Sowing materials: Use high-quality monthly red flower seeds to ensure germination rate.
3. Sowing steps:
(1) Wash the sowing pot and put in soil with good breathability.
(2) Sprinkle monthly red flower seeds evenly on the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
(3) Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist.
(4) Place in a warm, well-ventilated environment, maintaining a room temperature of 18-25℃.
(5) After about 10-15 days, the seeds begin to germinate.
Maintenance skills of monthly red flowers1. Light: Monthly red flowers prefer semi-shaded environments. In summer, direct sunlight should be avoided, and light can be increased appropriately in winter.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. In high summer temperatures, you can increase the frequency of watering.
3. Fertilizing: During the growing period, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
4. Pruning: Trim the withered and diseased branches in time to keep the plant tidy and beautiful.
5. Pest and disease control: Regularly check the plants and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Propagation methods of monthly red flowers1. Division propagation: Divide the mature plants into several small ones and plant them separately.
2. Cutting propagation: Select healthy branches, insert them into moist soil, keep the soil moist, and transplant after they take root.
Medicinal value of monthly red flowersMonthly red flowers have the effects of clearing heat,解毒, reducing swelling, and stopping pain, and can be used to treat symptoms such as colds, sore throat, and mouth ulcers.
Cultivating monthly red flowers is not complicated. As long as you master the correct sowing, maintenance, and propagation methods, the flowers can bloom month after month in your courtyard. Monthly red flowers also have medicinal value, bringing a green and healthy living environment to the family. We hope this article is helpful to you and wish you a pleasant flower cultivation experience!