Rainbow Chrysanthemum cultivation methods
This detailed introduction is about the cultivation of the succulent plant Rainbow Chrysanthemum. Let's learn about the cultivation methods of Rainbow Chrysanthemum together.
Rainbow Chrysanthemum is native to South Africa, preferring a sunny, warm, and dry environment. It grows well in poor but well-drained sandy soil, is drought-tolerant, dislikes waterlogging, enjoys moderately cool temperatures, and is averse to hot summers and frost.
Rainbow Chrysanthemum belongs to the Aizoaceae family, also known as Dorothy Daisy or Living Stone Daisy. The currently cultivated variety is 'Magic Carpet', an annual herb with a main stem height of 10-15 centimeters. Branches emerge from near the ground, leaves are opposite, nearly cylindrical to linearly obovate or spoon-shaped, sessile, slightly succulent, with transparent papillary tubercles. bisexual flowers are solitary, the lower part of the calyx is tubular, the upper part is leafy with 5 lobes, petals number 35-50, flower diameter is about 4.5 centimeters, and colors include rose, orange, pink, light purple, cream, yellow, and white. Flower color changes include four types:
① Colorful spots at the base of the petals forming an eye or flower center;
② Different colors on the middle and outer edges of the petals like two rings;
③ Deep veins along the midrib direction of the petals;
④ Petals composed of a single grayish white, crescent yellow, or orange color. The stamens are numerous and purple-red, the fruit is a 5-chambered capsule, with winged lobes.
Seeding propagation
Rainbow Chrysanthemum seeds are tiny, with about 3000 seeds per gram. The optimal germination temperature is 15-20°C. When the first true leaf appears, seedlings should be transplanted promptly. Use a tray seedling method with 2-3 seeds per hole. The seedling stage temperature should be slightly lower, generally not exceeding 12°C, which is conducive to the healthy growth and branching of the plants, making the plant clusters low and dense with many branches and abundant flowers. The seeding period varies depending on the region and cultivation facilities, with early spring (Z-B) or tray seedlings in the south, and flowering in early summer.
(Z-B) should be sown thinly and thinned in time, with a spacing of 10-15 centimeters. In the warm winter regions of the south, seeds are sown in autumn, with the lowest temperature not lower than 5°C, and flowering in early spring. In the north, protected seedlings are transplanted outdoors after the late frost, with 3-5 days of acclimatization before and after planting. The flowering period is from March to May. The fruit splits into five parts when mature, and the seeds are scattered. When saving seeds, collect them when the fruit just starts to crack, then dry and store them in a cool, dry place.
Cultivation areas should avoid moisture or poor drainage, as this can lead to damage from snails or slugs.
Rainbow Chrysanthemum is suitable for planting in flower beds, borders, lawns, stone slope edges, rock gardens, or缝隙 in stone paths. It has a delicate, crystal-clear, and sparkling ornamental effect. The flowering period lasts 2-3 months, with elegant and graceful flowers, noble and beautiful with flowing colors. Placed as a small potted plant on a desk, it adds to the joyful atmosphere. On the same plant, flower, or different parts of the same petal, Rainbow Chrysanthemum can show a magical phenomenon of color change.
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