How to cultivate Cape Primrose to make it bloom more
The editor answers for everyone how to cultivate Cape Primrose to make it bloom more and the related introduction of green plant flower care knowledge, the specific details are as follows:
Cape Primrose is also known as Liuxueni or Luoxuemi, a perennial herbaceous plant with a dainty and exquisite appearance, green leaves, and diverse colors. It has a relatively long blooming period and is a famous potted landscape flower. However, what I am sharing with you this time is the propagation method of Cape Primrose, which has many methods. Here we briefly introduce the most commonly used ones.
The most commonly used propagation methods for Cape Primrose
Seed sowing method: After artificial pollination, Cape Primrose can easily obtain seeds. The best soil for sowing is a mixture of decayed leaf soil and sandy soil. Since the seeds are very small, you can mix the seeds with fine sand and sprinkle them evenly, then cover them with a layer of soil. After the seedlings emerge, you can properly ventilate to prevent etiolation and also increase sunlight to make the seedlings grow stronger. The seedling stage should maintain a temperature of about 18-20 degrees Celsius, which is the most suitable temperature for plant growth.
Leaf cutting method: After Cape Primrose blooms, select strong and mature leaves, including the petioles, and cut them off. Then, trim the outer edge of the leaves slightly and let them dry a bit before inserting them into the flowerpot. Water thoroughly after planting, cover with glass or plastic film to maintain the temperature and humidity around the plant, place in a semi-shaded area, and control the environmental temperature to about 22-25 degrees Celsius. After about one month, the seedlings can sprout.
Bud cutting method: In spring, remove the excess buds from the corms. Generally, each corm retains 1-2 buds. Apply草木灰 to the cut surface and insert it into fine sand. Cover with glass to maintain temperature and humidity. Under room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, after about 2 weeks, the plant can take root and sprout. When the plant grows 3-4 tender leaves, it can be transplanted into a pot.
Division method: Plant the corms of the plant that has been dormant for 3-4 years in the potting soil, water a little to make the plant sprout, and then when the buds grow to 0.5cm, remove the corms from the potting soil, cut them into 2-4 pieces, but each piece must have a strong flower bud. Apply草木灰 to the wound to prevent decay. Afterward, plant the cut pieces in the flowerpot and water sparingly to avoid rotting of the corms.
How to cultivate Cape Primrose to make it bloom more
Precautions for maintenance
When the plant enters the dormant period, stop watering and keep the potting soil slightly moist, but you can spray water to increase the humidity of the environment. In winter, try to keep the potting soil dry and not too wet. Be careful not to let the plant be soaked by rain when it is blooming.
The most common diseases of Cape Primrose are rot and gray mold. If the plant is invaded, promptly clean up the diseased plants and then spray some medicines for prevention and control. In the maintenance process, leaf caterpillars are common pests that mainly harm the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant and can even cause plant death in severe cases.
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