How to Cultivate Luo Wei Flowers
Introduction: Knowledge about growing Luo Wei flowers at home, methods of Luo Wei flower cultivation, let's take a look together.
The cultivation method of Luo Wei flowers is actually quite simple, some information that flower enthusiasts need to understand, this article is translated by flower enthusiasts from foreign websites about some materials on Luo Wei flower planting, hoping it will be helpful to flower enthusiasts.
Luo Wei flowers also have a very rich color palette: red, pink, light purple, white, yellow, orange, salmon red, and many have stripes. The blooming period of Luo Wei flowers is mostly from early spring to summer, and some varieties can bloom again in autumn. Even when not flowering, the plant's shape is very beautiful, with basal rosette leaves, dark green leaves spreading from inside to outside, in an obovate-spatulate shape, entire or wavy. The fleshy leaves are thick and sturdy. Depending on the variety, the leaves can also be narrow and thin or broader, similar to succulents like Sedum.
Luo Wei flowers belong to the fleshy root system, so they are very drought-resistant but dislike waterlogging. They prefer well-drained, loose, and breathable soil with gravel. Luo Wei flowers are native to the rock crevices of high mountains, so they are also耐贫瘠 and cold-resistant, able to withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, full sun or semi-shade, and rarely have diseases.
Pest and Diseases: The main pests are: aphids, snails, and slugs.
Pruning: The plant grows very slowly and does not require pruning. Just cut off the withered flowers after blooming.
Propagation: Seed sowing or division of plants.
Planting Medium for Luo Wei Flowers:
Usable mediums include: crushed rocks, a mixture of river sand and some garden soil, piled into a small hill about half a meter to one meter high, and then combined with slightly larger rocks. This creates a rock garden mainly featuring Luo Wei flowers.
However, such a rock garden is not very practical in Shanghai and surrounding areas, as the humidity, heat, and excessive rainfall make it difficult for Luo Wei flowers to be grown outdoors.
Therefore, potting is a better choice: the medium for potting can be a mixture of river sand and coarse peat, with a little slow-release fertilizer. Use containers that are both shade-providing and breathable, such as red pottery or rough pottery. Place ceramsite at the bottom to prevent waterlogging and root rot. Cover the surface soil with small pebbles to ensure breathability and prevent mold from forming in the moist environment where the leaves and medium come into contact.
Luo Wei Flowers in Summer:
Refer to the methods used for Geraniums or succulents, reduce watering, provide shade and avoid rain, a little sunlight or scattered light every day, and a ventilated environment.
Other Precautions:
Avoid too much rain, as it can easily cause the rootstock to rot; full sun in winter can make the early spring bloom sooner, promptly remove the yellow leaves at the bottom to prevent rot and mold in a humid and hot environment; some varieties can bloom from spring to early summer and rebloom in autumn.
The above is the complete content of Luo Wei flower cultivation methods (translated by flower enthusiasts from foreign materials), green plant hobbyists may refer to this for reference.