"Complete Guide to Planting五彩夜来香, Maintenance Secrets for the New Favorite in Home Gardening"

Planting Season Soil Selection Planting Method Lighting and Temperature Watering and Fertilizing Disease and Pest Control Pruning and Shaping

Colorful night-blooming cereus, scientific name Cestrum nocturnum, has become a new favorite in family gardening in recent years due to its unique flowers that bloom at night and its colorful ornamental value. Its flowers emit a charming fragrance at night, adding a romantic touch to the home environment. This article will introduce the planting method of colorful night-blooming cereus in detail to help you easily care for this beautiful plant.

Planting Season

The planting season of colorful night-blooming cereus is generally in spring and autumn, as the climate of these two seasons is suitable for the growth and flowering of the plant. If the climate in your area is suitable, you can also plant in winter.

Soil Selection

Colorful night-blooming cereus is not strict with soil requirements, but it is best to use sandy loam soil with good drainage and strong breathability. You can choose to mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 3:2:1. This kind of soil is both breathable and rich in nutrients.

Planting Method

1. Before planting, loosen the soil, remove weeds and stones, and ensure the softness of the soil.

2. Plant the seeds or seedlings of colorful night-blooming cereus in the soil, about 2-3 centimeters deep.

3. Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist to help seed germination and seedling growth.

Lighting and Temperature

Colorful night-blooming cereus prefers a sunny environment but also tolerates semi-shade. During the growing period, it should be ensured that there is at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. In terms of temperature, the suitable growth temperature for colorful night-blooming cereus is between 15-30℃.

Watering and Fertilizing

1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. In the hot summer, water 1-2 times a day; in the cold winter, water 1-2 times a week.

2. Fertilizing: During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote plant growth and flowering.

Disease and Pest Control

Colorful night-blooming cereus rarely has diseases and pests, but in a high temperature and humidity environment, leaf spot disease and aphids may occur. When diseases and pests are found, take measures in a timely manner, such as spraying pesticides or physical control.

Pruning and Shaping

To maintain the beautiful shape of colorful night-blooming cereus, pruning can be done regularly. During the growing season, proper pruning can promote branching and flowering of the plant.

Colorful night-blooming cereus is a highly ornamental plant for family gardening. Its planting method is simple and easy. By following the above methods, you can easily care for colorful night-blooming cereus at home, filling your home environment with a romantic atmosphere. Pay attention to the growth status of the plant and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner to add more beauty to your life with colorful night-blooming cereus.

Note: This article refers to authoritative materials such as the "Home Gardening Plant Maintenance Manual" and "Flower Cultivation and Appreciation" to provide readers with practical gardening knowledge.