Key Points for the Daily Maintenance of Cineraria
Today's sharing: knowledge about the herbaceous flower Cineraria, key points for its daily maintenance. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Water: Keep the potting soil slightly moist for potted plants, and water thoroughly. Avoid poor drainage.
Fertilization: Apply thin fertilizer during the growing period and be careful not to splash fertilizer on the leaves. Rinse promptly after fertilizing and apply new lipid membrane spray to retain fertilizer and moisture. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period.
Soil: General soil is fine.
Temperature: Avoid heat, the optimal growing temperature is between 10-20°C. During the flowering period, the temperature can be slightly lower to extend the blooming time. Young seedlings can tolerate temperatures as low as 1°C.
Light: Place in a well-lit greenhouse during the growing period, and move indoors for appreciation after flowering. Ensure at least 4 hours of bright light from the south, west, or east windows daily to maintain vibrant colors and healthy plants. Spraying flower strengthener during the bud stage can enhance the buds, making the petals larger, colors more vibrant, and the fragrance richer, extending the blooming period. It is important to regularly rotate the pot to keep the corolla shape tidy.
Propagation: By seeding. Sow in July-August in pots, with an optimal germination temperature of 20-25°C. Seedlings emerge in 10-20 days and gradually move to pots of appropriate size based on their growth.
Control humidity in winter: Cineraria requires higher humidity for good growth. The key to successful cultivation is to maintain moderate humidity in winter. Excessive dryness can cause the leaves to frequently wilt, which is not conducive to leaf growth, can cause yellowing of the leaves, and is prone to red spiders and aphids. Overwatering and high indoor humidity can lead to root, stem, and leaf rot, as well as aphids. If combined with high room temperature and poor ventilation, powdery mildew can occur.
Control aphids and red spiders: First, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity and ensure good ventilation. Secondly, promptly detect any pest infestations at the early stage and separate the affected plants. Apply a small amount of pesticide to the infested plants. For severe infestations of aphids and red spiders, use a 2000-fold dilution of dimethoate spray. Since red spiders usually occur on the back of the leaves and aphids on the tender tops of Cineraria, the focus of spraying should be on the back of the leaves and the top of the plant, with the front of the leaves also receiving some spray.
The above is the complete content of the key points for the daily maintenance of Cineraria, which green plant enthusiasts can refer to.