How to raise pine leaf chrysanthemum
As a star variety in the succulent plant world, pine leaf chrysanthemum is popular for its unique needle-like leaves and gorgeous flowers. Although this drought-tolerant plant is easy to survive, scientific methods are still needed to cultivate the effect of exploding pots. This article will systematically analyze the key points for the maintenance of pine leaf chrysanthemum from environmental control to pest control. The three elements of environmental control, temperature, light and gold ratio, the optimal growth temperature of pine leaf chrysanthemum is 15-25℃, and can be maintained under full sunshine in spring and autumn. Shade nets are needed to block the noon light in summer, and stay above 5℃ for winter. It is recommended to use a thermohygrometer for real-time monitoring and start the spray cooling system when the temperature exceeds 30℃. The smart watering method adopts the principle of "dry thoroughly and watered thoroughly", which takes 5-7 days to irrigate thoroughly in spring and autumn, and shortens it to 3 days in summer. During the winter hibernation period, you can replenish water once a month. Bamboo sticks can be inserted into the basin soil to detect humidity, and irrigation can be carried out when the soil taken out is loose. Nutrition management plan How to raise pine leaf chrysanthemum
During the growing period, decomposed cake fertilizer diluted by 200 times is applied every 15 days, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added during the budding period. It is recommended to adopt the strategy of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" and stop fertilizer in winter. Home-made organic fertilizers need to be completely fermented to avoid the risk of root burning. Reproductive pruning skills The whole process of sowing and breeding is sown from March to April in spring, using a 3:1 mixed substrate of peat soil and perlite. Maintain a constant temperature of 20℃ and germinate for about 10 days. Transplant seedlings when they have three true leaves, and avoid direct sunlight during the seedling stage. During the artistic growth period of modeling pruning, pick up 2-3 times to promote the germination of lateral branches. Cut off sick and weak branches in time to keep the plants ventilated and transparent. Pruning residual flowers after flowering can extend the flowering period, retain nutrients and promote new buds. Pest and pest control guidelines