Cultivation and Maintenance Methods of Duranta Repens
The editor brings you the cultivation and maintenance methods of Duranta Repens and the precautions for planting it, as well as some related knowledge about green plants. The details are as follows:
The flowering period of Duranta Repens is from December to April of the following year. Because the flowering period lasts nearly half a year, it is called Duranta Repens, which also symbolizes health and longevity. It is especially suitable for sending as a gift to elders during festivals, as a wonderful blessing. Some flower friends always feel that their Duranta Repens are not blooming vigorously enough and the flowering period is not long enough. Why is that? Let's explore this together.
1. Soil
Duranta Repens does not have special requirements for soil. It is fine to choose loose, fertile, and well-ventilated soil like most plants. At the same time, the bottom of the flower pot should also have good drainage to prevent root rot caused by waterlogging. Flower friends who want to prepare their own soil can try to mix humus soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 4:4:2. If conditions permit, a small amount of bone meal can be added to the soil.
2. Light and Temperature
Duranta Repens loves sunlight and needs to ensure sufficient sunlight in spring and winter. It can be directly exposed to sunlight. In summer, to prevent the leaves from turning yellow or burning, appropriate shading is required to avoid direct exposure at noon, and a spray mist can be used to cool down.
Duranta Repens must have sufficient light, even if it cannot be directly exposed, it should be kept in a place with reflected or diffused light as much as possible. Otherwise, the color of the flowers will not be bright, and the plant will not easily bloom fully and will not look beautiful.
The most suitable temperature for Duranta Repens to grow is between 15 to 25°C. If the temperature is too high or too low (above 30°C or below 5°C), it will enter a dormant period. Therefore, in winter, the potted plant can be moved indoors for maintenance. To see Duranta Repens bloom fully during the New Year, it is best to keep the temperature between 10 to 20°C. It is not difficult to achieve this in northern regions with sufficient heating.
3. Watering
The leaves of Duranta Repens are thick and can store enough water, so they have strong drought resistance. Remember not to water excessively and frequently. Only during the growing period is it necessary to keep the soil slightly moist, watering once every 2 to 3 days. At other times, the "thoroughly wet" watering method can be used to avoid yellowing leaves or root rot caused by waterlogging. In the hot summer, avoid watering at noon and choose to water once in the early morning or evening.
Cultivation and Maintenance Methods of Duranta Repens
4. Fertilization
During the peak growing season of Duranta Repens, fertilization can be done once every half month, using a thin compound fertilizer. After the flower buds form in winter, an additional 1 to 2 applications of phosphorus fertilizer can make the flowers more colorful and the flowering period longer.
5. Disease and Pest Control
When the environment of Duranta Repens is not well-ventilated, there is a possibility of scale insects appearing. In this case, you can use cotton to wipe with neutral detergent or choose to spray灭灵 for control.
When powdery mildew occurs, you can spray rust-free Ning for treatment. To prevent powdery mildew, you can also spray a little diluted garlic juice on the leaves of Duranta Repens. In addition, there may be the appearance of aphids, so regular inspection of Duranta Repens is also very important.
6. Precautions
Duranta Repens generally needs to be repotted once every September and October, then start to increase sunlight step by step, and also pay attention to frequently changing the direction of the pot after repotting to ensure even sunlight exposure.
Now, by planting a pot of Duranta Repens using the shared method, you can easily make it bloom fully without worrying about it not flowering anymore! While Duranta Repens is dormant in summer, flower friends can also catch up on knowledge!
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The above information about the cultivation and maintenance methods of Duranta Repens and the precautions for planting it are provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference!