How to Care for海棠
As one of the top ten famous flowers in Chinese tradition,海棠 flowers are deeply favored by horticulture enthusiasts for their beautiful appearance. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of practical techniques and buying guidelines for growing海棠, from scientific care to market prices.
Five Core Techniques for海棠 Care
Scientific Watering Plan
海棠 prefers moist conditions but dislikes waterlogging. In spring and autumn, water every 3-5 days, in summer water twice a day (morning and evening), and extend to every 7-10 days in winter. Especially during the bud differentiation period (March-April), using the pot immersion method can effectively promote root development.
Intelligent Light Control
海棠 requires 6 hours of diffused light per day, and from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer, a 50% shading net should be set up. In northern regions during winter, it is recommended to use full-spectrum plant grow lights to ensure daily light duration > 4 hours.
Precise Fertilization Strategy
In the growing season (March-September), apply a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer (10-10-10) every 15 days, and switch to a high-phosphorus fertilizer (5-10-5) during the budding period. It is recommended to alternate between decomposed soybean cake fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate, which can extend the flowering period by 5-7 days.
海棠 Market Price System
Price Gradient of Varieties
Rooted海棠 (42 RMB/plant) < Weeping海棠 (45 RMB/plant) < Chinese Quince海棠 (60 RMB/plant) < West府海棠 (80 RMB/plant). Rare varieties like bicolor海棠 can reach 200 RMB/plant.
Specification Pricing Standards
1-year-old seedlings (12-18 RMB) < 3-year-old mature plants (45-60 RMB) < 5-year-old shaped stakes (120-300 RMB). Prices for special artistic shaped potted landscapes can reach 800-1500 RMB.
Mastering scientific care methods combined with market trend awareness can not only cultivate flourishing海棠 but also plan horticultural budgets rationally. It is recommended for beginners to start with Rooted海棠 and gradually master the essentials of care before trying rare varieties.