How to cultivate Ruyi flowers
Today, the editor will introduce knowledge about woody flowers, specifically how to cultivate Ruyi flowers. Let's move on to the introduction by the editor.
Some flower enthusiasts have asked how to cultivate Ruyi flowers. Based on the practical cultivation experience of these enthusiasts, this article has been compiled. When reading the article, enthusiasts should first confirm whether the Ruyi flowers they are looking for are the ones mentioned here. The Ruyi flowers discussed in this article are Lantana camara, also known as the Five-color梅, which is commonly called Ruyi flowers in some southern regions. There are illustrations in the article for enthusiasts to verify.
Ruyi flowers are native to South America, Brazil, and other places. They prefer a warm, humid, and sunlit environment, with an optimal growth temperature of 20-25°C. They are slightly drought-tolerant but not cold-tolerant. Growth will cease when temperatures drop below 8°C, which is why in northern regions, they are mostly cultivated in pots.
During the growing period of Ruyi flowers, they require ample sunlight and moist soil, not too dry, especially during the flowering period. If it's too dry, they may wither, affecting blooming. From May to October, fertilize once a week with a light application of fertilizer, especially after flowering, to ensure continuous blooming. By the end of October, enthusiasts in northern regions can move Ruyi flowers indoors based on actual temperatures. In the East China region, they can be placed indoors to overwinter. If there is sufficient sunlight and temperatures above 10°C indoors, they can still bloom. After moving indoors, control watering, stop fertilizing, and trim any overgrown new shoots for easier storage.
For potted Ruyi flowers, it is necessary to trim the branches appropriately. For young seedlings, it is important to pinch the tops to promote side branches. For mature plants, it is important to thin weak and diseased branches and properly shorten them to maintain a good shape, promote more new growth, and remove spent flowers after flowering to allow new inflorescences to develop from the axils. Ruyi flowers are tolerant of pruning, so there is no need to worry about damaging them.
The above content about how to cultivate Ruyi flowers is provided for green plant enthusiasts as a reference, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.