How to plant五彩梅 (Five-color梅花)
About the experience of planting 五彩梅 and the methods and precautions for raising it, let's understand and learn together.
Many flower enthusiasts enjoy growing flowering plants, but compared to foliage plants, the difficulty of caring for flowering plants is slightly higher. From soil to growing conditions, there are varying degrees of difficulty. Despite this, many enthusiasts keep several pots at home, with beautiful and fragrant flowers that enhance the happiness index of life.
Speaking of growing flowering plants, apart from the common 三角梅 (Slanting梅花), gardenia, jasmine, chrysanthemum, cattleya, kaffir lily, and eupatorium, there is also a popular flowering plant called 五彩梅 (Five-color梅花). Also known as 五色绣球 (Five-color绣球) or 变色草 (Color-changing grass), the flowers are very beautiful and can change colors within a day, exciting flower enthusiasts. Keeping a pot at home has high ornamental value. However, many enthusiasts find that their 五彩梅 flowers bloom for a short time. So, how should 五彩梅 be cared for to make the flowers flourish and bloom continuously?
1. Light
Five-color梅花 enjoys a warm, humid, and sunny environment. In spring and autumn, potted 五彩梅 can be kept outdoors in a sunny and well-ventilated area. Direct sunlight in summer does not affect its growth, but 五彩梅 is afraid of cold. During winter, it should be kept indoors and kept warm. Insufficient sunlight in winter can easily lead to plant elongation, few or no flowers.
When kept indoors, try to place it in a bright area, such as a well-lit living room, bedroom, or study.
2. Water
Five-color梅花 prefers a humid environment and is also drought-resistant. During watering, as long as there is no waterlogging in the pot, it will not affect its growth. Do not overwater; keep the soil moist and watered through.
Enthusiasts can also spray more water on the leaves to increase air humidity, which is beneficial for its growth.
Five-color梅花 likes a relative humidity of 50%-70% in the air. During hot weather, more water can be sprayed on the leaves. If the air humidity is low, the lower leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the upper leaves will also lose their luster.
3. Soil
Five-color梅花 has a strong adaptability and is not strict about soil requirements. General garden soil is fine, or you can choose a fertile, loose, and well-draining sandy soil. Place some tiles, ceramic stones, or red bricks at the bottom of the pot to aid drainage. If garden soil is mixed with cinders and river sand in a 4:1:1 ratio, it is very beneficial for the growth of 五彩梅.
4. Temperature
As previously mentioned, 五彩梅 is not cold-resistant, so it needs to be kept warm in winter. Low temperatures can cause frost damage and inhibit flower growth. If the temperature is suitable for care, even in cold winter, 五彩梅 can bloom beautiful flowers. Many plants can be kept outdoors in the winter in the south, and 五彩梅 is no exception. Of course, taking some preventive measures for warmth is also necessary.