海棠, known as the "fairy of flowers", has beautiful and colorful flowers and is one of the top choices for home gardening. With the pursuit of life quality, potted海棠 has gradually become a new favorite for home decoration. How to successfully grow a pot of海棠 at home? This article will introduce you to the detailed method of growing potted海棠.
Choose the right potted海棠 varietyThere are many varieties of haitang, including Xifu haitang, Weisi haitang, and Tiegen haitang. When choosing a potted haitang, you should choose according to your personal preferences and breeding environment. Xifu haitang has large and beautiful flowers, suitable for indoor breeding; Weisi haitang has graceful branches, suitable for outdoor balcony breeding.
Prepare breeding tools and materials1. Pot: Choose a ceramic or purple sand pot with good breathability and drainage.
2. Soil:海棠 prefers loose, fertile, and well-drained soil and can use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand.
3. Fertilizer:海棠 requires sufficient nutrition during growth and can choose compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer.
Steps for growing potted haitang1. Choose a pot: Choose a pot that fits the size of the haitang plant to ensure that the plant has enough space to grow.
2. Watering:海棠 prefers a humid environment but avoids waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist and avoid water accumulation.
3. Fertilization: During the growth of haitang, apply a compound fertilizer once a month, and you can increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before and after flowering to promote the flourishing of flowers.
4. Pruning: The branches of海棠 grow rapidly and should be pruned in time to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant. When pruning, be sure to cut off the weak, crossed, and dense branches.
5. Pest and disease control:海棠 is easily invaded by pests such as aphids and red spiders. If pests and diseases are found, they should be controlled in time. You can choose biological pesticides or low-toxic pesticides.
Lighting and temperature management1. Lighting:海棠 prefers light but avoids direct sunlight. The pot should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light and avoid direct sunlight.
2. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature for haitang is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. In winter, it should be moved indoors to maintain a room temperature of above 5 degrees Celsius.
Raising potted haitang is not complicated. By mastering the above methods, you can easily grow a beautiful haitang at home. You should also pay attention to the growth status of the plant and adjust the breeding measures in time to allow haitang to grow strong under your care.
References:
Chinese Flower Potting Journal, Issue 5, 2019, Discussion on the Skills of Growing Potted海棠.
Horticultural Science Journal, Issue 2, 2020, Research on the Control of Diseases and Pests of海棠.