Morning glory, also known as trumpet flower, is loved by people for its beauty, long blooming period, and early blooming. In family gardening, potted morning glory is especially popular. How to care for potted morning glory to make it bloom beautiful flowers? This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of potted morning glory.
Soil Selection1. Soil Requirements: Potted morning glory prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining soil. You can choose a soil mixture of decayed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand in a certain proportion.
2. Soil Replacement: Every spring or autumn, remove the potted morning glory from the pot and replace it with new soil to benefit the plant's growth.
Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: Morning glory enjoys a humid environment but should not be waterlogged. During the growing period, keep the soil moist. In the hot summer, you can increase the watering frequency. In winter, reduce watering to avoid root rot caused by excessive moisture.
2. Fertilizing: During the vigorous growth period of potted morning glory, fertilize every 10-15 days with a compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer. Do not overapply to avoid fertilizer damage.
Lighting and Temperature1. Lighting: Morning glory thrives in a sunny environment, but during high summer temperatures, it should be shaded appropriately to avoid direct sunlight. In winter, it can be placed in a warm indoor area.
2. Temperature: Morning glory has a strong adaptability, with a growth temperature range of 15-25℃. In winter, maintaining an indoor temperature above 5℃ is sufficient.
Pruning and Pest and Disease Control1. Pruning: During the growth of morning glory, prune the withered and yellow leaves and weak branches in time to maintain good ventilation and light penetration, which is beneficial for flower growth.
2. Pest and Disease Control: Potted morning glory is prone to damage from pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests or diseases are found, control them promptly with pesticides.
Propagation Methods1. Seed Propagation: In spring, sprinkle morning glory seeds on the soil surface, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and keep the soil moist. They will germinate in about 20 days.
2. Division Propagation: Remove the mature morning glory plant from the pot and divide the roots into several small sections for separate planting.
By caring for these six aspects, your potted morning glory should grow robustly and bloom beautifully. During the maintenance process, pay attention to the plant's growth condition and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner. With these efforts, you will surely cultivate a flourishing balcony greenery.
References:
《Home Flower Growing Manual》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2015 edition.
《Encyclopedia of Potted Flower Care》, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2016 edition.