How to cultivate Poinsettia to make it bloom vigorously
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Poinsettia, also known as Christmas flower or Euphorbia cyathophora, is native to Central America and belongs to tropical and subtropical plants. It is cultivated in most parts of China and is commonly found in parks and botanical gardens. The blooming period is long, lasting from October to the following April.
There are many varieties of Poinsettia, including spotted Poinsettia, double Poinsettia, dark red Poinsettia, yellow Poinsettia, white Poinsettia, pink Poinsettia, and so on.
So, how can we cultivate such a beautiful Poinsettia well? A wave of flower teaching everyone 5 daily maintenance tips, to easily cultivate Poinsettia.
1. Poinsettia is not strict about soil requirements, even pure garden soil is fine, but because it is a potted plant, attention should still be paid to its breathability. It is advisable to mix some deciduous soil or mediums like perlite or coal slag into the garden soil.
2. Poinsettia prefers a warm and humid environment with plenty of sunlight, avoiding direct strong sunlight. Poor lighting will also affect growth. The suitable growth temperature is 20~28℃, not tolerant to low temperatures, and avoids frost. It is best to maintain the temperature above 10℃ in winter.
3. Watering should be done when the soil is dry in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is recommended to wait until the potting soil is half-dry before watering in early spring, late autumn, and winter. When the weather is dry, it is necessary to spray water on the leaves.
4. Poinsettia enjoys fertilizer. During the growing season, which is May to August, it is recommended to apply a compound fertilizer once a month. From September onwards, apply monopotassium phosphate every half month. Stop fertilizing when flower buds appear.
5. When Poinsettia grows to a certain height, it needs to be pinched to dwarf the plant and promote branching. The more times it is pinched, the more branching it promotes. Large pot Poinsettia usually needs to be pinched more than twice. At the same time, overgrown, weak, and diseased branches should also be pruned.
It should be noted that although Poinsettia is beautiful, its sap is slightly toxic and should not come into contact with the skin or be ingested, as it can cause skin redness, swelling, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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