How to save the lantern flower leaves from drying
Today's sharing: How to save the lantern flower leaves from drying and the experience of green plant maintenance related to the cultivation methods of small lantern flowers, let's take a look together!
Keeping a pot of this flower at home, the flowering period is full of "small lanterns", which are cute and more festive
The hanging bell flower is commonly called the lantern flower because after it blooms, it looks like little lanterns hanging on the branches, and it also makes the home very festive when kept indoors.
The lantern flower has beautiful blossoms and a long flowering period, so it is very popular with people. Today, I will share with you the maintenance methods of the lantern flower.
I. Soil Requirements
The lantern flower is also an easy-to-care-for plant, but when potting, it needs to be matched with a suitable growing medium. For potting, use a slightly acidic soil that is loose, fertile, and has good drainage, such as decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, coarse sand, etc. To make the plant grow vigorously, you can also add some well-rotted organic fertilizer.
When potting, try to keep more soil around the roots, press the surrounding soil firmly after planting, water thoroughly, and place it in a well-ventilated area to acclimate.
II. Timely Nutrient Supplementation
The lantern flower grows quickly and blooms frequently, which requires reasonable fertilization at different growth stages. During the growing season, fertilize it with a dilute cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 10 days or so. Usually, more fully decomposed organic fertilizers can be applied to supplement nutrients and improve the soil. Before fertilizing, the potting soil should be slightly dry, and after fertilizing, you can water it thoroughly.
In the early stage of bud formation, reduce the application of nitrogen fertilizer, apply a few times of dilute phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and you can also apply a dilute solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, or supplement nutrients on the leaves. This can effectively promote the plant's bud formation and blooming, and the flowers will be more vibrant.
III. Proper watering
This type of lantern flower prefers a humid environment, especially during the growing season when the plant requires more water. It is necessary to keep the potting mix moist but not too dry, and avoid frequent watering that causes waterlogging. Otherwise, it can lead to yellow leaves and root rot. In the hot summer, the water in the potting soil evaporates quickly, so it's important to check the dry-wet condition frequently and supplement water in a timely manner.
How to save the lantern flower leaves from drying
When the environment is hot and dry, you can use a spray bottle to spray water on the plant and around the pot to lower the temperature and increase humidity, maintaining the humidity of the growing environment.
When entering the bud formation and flowering stage, it is necessary to control watering properly, usually keeping the potting mix slightly dry, as overly moist soil can easily cause bud and flower drop.
IV. Appropriate Increase of Light
The lantern flower needs ample sunlight during its growth. If it is kept in an environment with insufficient sunlight for a long time, it will grow many weak, leggy branches that will not bloom and instead consume a lot of nutrients.
Therefore, allowing it to bask in the sun more often is very beneficial for growth and blooming. However, in the summer, when the sunlight is too intense, it should not be placed directly in the sun for prolonged periods, as it may wilt within a few hours. In the winter and spring seasons, the potted plant can be placed in a sunny area to allow it to photosynthesize fully, which is more conducive to bud formation and flowering.
V. Preventing and Treating Pests and Diseases
The lantern flower often suffers from wilt disease and rust disease. When affected, you can spray 20%萎锈灵乳油 (萎锈灵 emulsion) 400 times solution to control rust disease, and wilt disease can be treated by applying 10% acetic acid solution 1000 times solution into the potting soil.
Common pests include aphids, scale insects, and whiteflies, which can be controlled by spraying 40%氧化乐果乳油 (malathion emulsion) 1000 times solution. The plant is more likely to develop pests and diseases in a closed, poorly ventilated environment, so it is important to maintain good ventilation.
The lantern flower has unique blossoms that are small and exquisite, making it even more festive when kept indoors during the holidays.
The above information on how to save the lantern flower leaves from drying and the detailed content about the cultivation methods of small lantern flowers introduced by the Green Plant Enthusiast website are provided to help you!