How to plant Echinacea
Today's sharing: the experience of planting Echinacea and the cultivation methods and maintenance points of Echinacea, please see the detailed introduction below.
Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, Echinacea genus, and is also a type of wild chrysanthemum flower. The blooming period of Echinacea is usually from June to July, with large flowers and bright colors. It is named for its appearance resembling a pine cone and has high ornamental value. It is very suitable for courtyard, park, street greening and beautification, and can also be used as cut flowers. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation methods and maintenance points of Echinacea.
1. Environment
Echinacea prefers a sunny, warm environment, slightly cold-resistant, drought-resistant but not waterlogging-resistant, and not heat-tolerant. It does not have specific soil requirements but grows well in deep, fertile soil rich in humus, with large flowers and bright colors.
2. Soil
For ground planting, choose a sunny, high ground position for Echinacea. For pot planting, use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, fine sand, and a bit of organic base fertilizer as the growing medium.
3. Watering and Fertilization
Apply sufficient nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium water fertilizers during the growing period of Echinacea to promote growth. After the buds appear, apply phosphorus and potassium water fertilizers to promote more and larger flowers. Watering should not be excessive, keeping the soil moist is sufficient. During the plum rain season, when the air humidity is high, it is necessary to control watering to avoid waterlogging and root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
4. Temperature
Echinacea loves sunlight and does not tolerate heat. It should be shaded in summer and potted plants should be placed in a ventilated area. Move the plants to a sunny indoor area in winter, ensuring the minimum temperature does not fall below 10 degrees Celsius, and keep warm.
5. Pinching
Echinacea needs to be pinched once during the early growth stage to promote branching and a full plant shape. It is best to update the cultivated plants every year.
The above introduction on how to plant Echinacea and the cultivation methods and maintenance points of Echinacea is hoped to provide some knowledge about flowers for green plant enthusiasts.