How to grow Chinese lantern flowers to thrive
A comprehensive introduction to how to grow Chinese lantern flowers to thrive, including the cultivation methods and precautions for growing these plants. Next is a detailed introduction.
Chinese lantern flowers are very interesting flowers because their blooms closely resemble lanterns, hence the name. There are many varieties of Chinese lantern flowers, so the color may vary depending on where you see them. Moreover, growing Chinese lantern flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy flowers, and today I will introduce some maintenance methods for Chinese lantern flowers.
1. Soil selection
Plants generally prefer loose and fertile soil, and Chinese lantern flowers are no exception. I can also place some fish bones and decomposed leaves at the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer. If there isn't much fertile soil available, we can mix in some soil from the community green areas.
2. How to water
Chinese lantern flowers like water, but we cannot water randomly, because excessive watering can lead to积水 in the pot, causing the roots to rot and preventing growth. When watering, it is also important to consider the season. In summer, it is generally best to water in the morning and evening, as the midday temperature and water temperature are high, which can burn the roots. In winter, we should let the water stand for a while to let the water temperature approach the indoor temperature to avoid freezing the plant's roots.
3. Maintain lighting
Chinese lantern flowers need sufficient light for growth. In spring and autumn, we can adopt the outdoor cultivation method. Generally, Chinese lantern flowers require 4-5 hours of sunlight for better growth. However, in the summer midday, we should place the Chinese lantern flowers in a shady and well-ventilated area because the strong midday sunlight can damage the leaves, preventing them from storing water, which can cause yellowing and falling off. In winter, we can place them outside on the balcony at noon and bring them back inside at night to avoid freezing due to low temperatures.
How to grow Chinese lantern flowers to thrive
4. Fertilize on time
Fertilizing Chinese lantern flowers can help maintain larger and longer-lasting blooms. When the Chinese lantern flowers enter the growth stage from seedlings, we need to fertilize twice a month. When they reach maturity, once a month is sufficient. When fertilizing, it is important to pay attention to the amount of fertilizer, as too much can burn the roots. We need to dilute the fertilizer with water before applying it.
Chinese lantern flowers are beautiful and very suitable for growing at home, but we need to understand their growth habits to care for them properly, and the flowers will be very beautiful as well.
The above sharing on how to grow Chinese lantern flowers to thrive and the cultivation methods and precautions for growing Chinese lantern flowers are introduced in hopes of providing you with help. Don't forget to visit the Green Plant Enthusiast website for more experience and knowledge!