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Crown of Thorns is a fast-growing, long-flowering, richly colored, and beautifully shaped ornamental plant that is very popular. However, during the cultivation process, it is necessary to pay attention to some cultivation techniques and methods to keep the Crown of Thorns in a good growth state.
2. Determine the cultivation environment
Crown of Thorns prefers a warm, humid, and moderately shady environment and cannot tolerate strong direct sunlight. When choosing a location for cultivation, it should be placed indoors or in a semi-shady spot, and avoid placing it in windy, dry areas.
3. Suitable soil
Crown of Thorns likes loose, well-draining, organic-rich acidic soil. In cultivation and maintenance, appropriate amounts of mature organic fertilizer and peat soil should be used for cultivation.
4. Proper watering method
Crown of Thorns has a high demand for water but does not like to be waterlogged. In daily care, the soil should be kept moist, but avoid overwatering. Generally, water 2-3 times a week, and the amount of water each time should be appropriate, avoiding too much or too little.
5. Fertilization method
Crown of Thorns prefers a compound fertilizer containing organic fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, and potash fertilizer. During cultivation and maintenance, fertilizer should be applied every 2-3 weeks, and pay attention to the timing and method of fertilization.
6. Pruning and pinching
The flowers of Crown of Thorns consume a large amount of nutrients and water and can easily lead to the depletion of branches and leaves. During cultivation, appropriate pruning and pinching should be done to keep the plant shape neat and beautiful, and to promote metabolism.
7. Pest and disease control
During the growth process, Crown of Thorns is susceptible to pests such as aphids, red spiders, and whiteflies. It is also prone to diseases such as anthracnose and gray mold. During cultivation, timely preventive and control measures should be taken, such as spraying insecticides and fungicides.
8. Seasonal care
Crown of Thorns has different care methods in spring, summer, and autumn. In spring, pay attention to top dressing, timely transplanting, and pruning. In summer, maintain suitable temperature and humidity. In autumn, timely flower removal and repotting are necessary.
9. Precautions for repotting
Crown of Thorns needs to be repotted every year, usually in spring and autumn. During the repotting process, attention should be paid to details such as choosing suitable potting soil, keeping the root system intact, ensuring ventilation, and watering moderately.
10. Propagation methods
Crown of Thorns can be propagated by various methods such as cuttings, division, and budding. During propagation, attention should be paid to selecting healthy mother plants, handling new shoots properly, and providing a suitable environment.
11. Reducing the dormant period
Crown of Thorns enters a dormant period in the cold winter. To reduce the impact of the dormant period on growth, the indoor temperature can be appropriately increased and watering can be moderate. Hanging with additional lighting can also be used to promote flower bud differentiation and growth.
12. Beautifying the environment
During the growth period of Crown of Thorns, the garden environment can be beautified by methods such as transplanting, shaping, and matching. Matching methods can be chosen based on different growth characteristics, flower colors, and shapes to create a more ornamental landscape effect.
13. Key care points
In the process of cultivating Crown of Thorns, some key points also need to be noted. Such as keeping the soil moist but not overwatering, timely drainage, avoiding direct sunlight, and paying attention to ventilation. These points can have a positive impact on the growth and health of Crown of Thorns.
14. Mastering knowledge and skills
To successfully cultivate Crown of Thorns, it is necessary to master relevant knowledge and skills. These skills include familiarizing with the growth characteristics of Crown of Thorns, understanding suitable soil and environment, mastering appropriate watering, fertilization, pruning methods, and paying attention to pest and disease control.
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Crown of Thorns is a very popular ornamental plant for flower gardens, but some techniques and methods need to be paid attention to during cultivation. Mastering these techniques and methods can keep Crown of Thorns in a good growth state, and also increase the fun of observing and managing the flower garden.