How to Cultivate "Good Fortune on Top" for Fast Growth
As a lucky plant popular in the flower market, "Good Fortune on Top" is deeply loved for its fiery and upright inflorescence. To achieve rapid growth and a full pot effect, it is necessary to master five core elements of care. This article will systematically analyze the complete strategy for robust growth of "Good Fortune on Top" from soil mixing to pest and disease control.
Three Basic Care Elements
Selection of Breathable Substrate
The roots of "Good Fortune on Top" are fleshy fibrous roots, and it is recommended to use a mixture of peat soil: perlite: coconut bran in a ratio of 5:3:2. This mixed substrate has both water retention and breathability, and the soil needs to be replaced every two years to prevent hardening. Special attention should be paid to avoid using heavy garden soil, and the soil structure can be improved by adding coarse sand.
Optimal Temperature Range
18-25℃ is the optimal temperature range for the growth of "Good Fortune on Top", and it can be maintained outdoors in spring and autumn. In summer, when the temperature exceeds 30℃, it needs to be shaded and cooled, and in winter, when the temperature is below 10℃, it should be moved indoors. The day and night temperature difference should be controlled within 5℃, and a thermometer and humidity meter can be used for real-time monitoring.
Smart Watering Scheme
Adopt the 'moist when dry' watering method, water every 3 days in spring and autumn, and spray in the morning and evening in summer to increase humidity. Note that the leaf cup should maintain 1/3 of the water, and配合 monthly use of ferrous sulfate solution (0.2% concentration) can prevent yellowing leaves. In winter, the watering amount should be reduced by 1/3.
Advanced Nursing Tips
Disease Prevention System
Regularly water the roots with a carbendazim solution (800 times), and alternately use avermectin every quarter to prevent red spider mites. If leaf spot disease is found, immediately cut off the diseased leaves and spray with mancozeb. Keep the environment ventilated to avoid high temperature and humidity causing (T-J) disease.
Nutrition Supply Strategy
In the growing season (March-October), apply a special flower fertilizer every half month, and add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the flower bud differentiation period. It is recommended to use slow-release fertilizer as a base fertilizer, and配合 foliar application of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (1500 times solution) can make the inflorescence more colorful and full.
By scientifically preparing the soil, precisely controlling the temperature, and adopting smart watering, combined with a systematic disease prevention and nutrition management, "Good Fortune on Top" can achieve an annual growth of up to 30 centimeters. Remember the watering principle of 'better dry than waterlogged', regularly rotate the pot to ensure even light exposure, and your "Good Fortune on Top" will surely grow into a symbolic and beautiful full pot scenery.