How to raise Mars flowers
Among many bulbous flowers, Martian flowers are popular for their flame-like colors. This iris plant native to South Africa blooms in orange-red spikes every summer, like a dancing flame. But many gardening enthusiasts are often confused: Is this exotic flower difficult to serve? In fact, as long as you master a few key points, you can easily cultivate a gorgeous Martian flower landscape. Four elements of environmental control: temperature balance method for Mars flowers are most suitable for growing in an environment of 15-28℃. When the temperature exceeds 35 ° C, it is recommended to use a sunshade net to cool down and use leaf spray in the morning and evening. In winter, you can wintering in the open air in the area south of the Yangtze River. In the north, you need to move indoors to keep it above 5℃, paying special attention to avoiding direct heating. The art of water management follows the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". Keep the soil slightly moist during spring germination period, and check the moisture content daily during summer flowering period. Using the immersion basin method to replenish water can avoid water accumulation in the leaf center, and combining with ceramsite paving can effectively regulate humidity. In the rainy season, it is necessary to drain water in time to prevent rotten balls. Light control strategy Full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn, and noon strong light needs to be avoided in summer. Observing the condition of the leaves is an important indicator: yellowing of the leaves indicates that the light is too strong, and increasing the light is needed if the stem nodes are long. A balcony facing southeast is the best choice. Nutritional supply plan How to raise Mars flowers
Mix bone meal as base fertilizer during planting, and apply diluted phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every half a month during the growth period. Adding seaweed fertilizer before flowering can enhance resistance, and supplementing slow-release fertilizer after flowering can promote corm expansion. Remember to apply thin fertilizer frequently to avoid burning the roots with too high concentration. Advanced Cultivation Skills The best time for dividing seeds is before germination in early spring, choose healthy seeds with a diameter of more than 2 cm. Keep 3-4 bud points during slicing, and apply plant ash to the incision for disinfection. After dividing, placing the plants in a cool place to dry for 12 hours before planting can improve the survival rate. Key points for styling and pruning are cut off the residual flowers in time after flowers, and keep 20cm of stems to promote nutrient backflow. For plants with too long stolons, the "pinching the heart to promote branching" method can be used: when the branches grow to 30cm, picking the heart can cultivate a fuller plant type. Common problems: Response to disease prevention and control measures