Bonsai sunflower planting technique, creating a small green landscape at home.

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Choosing the right potted sunflower varieties, preparing planting tools and materials, sowing and maintenance, and pest and disease control.

Potted sunflowers, as a type of both beautiful and practical indoor decorative plant, have been deeply loved by flower enthusiasts in recent years. They not only add a touch of brightness to the home environment but also bring a positive and upward attitude to life. How to easily plant potted sunflowers at home? This article will introduce you to the potted sunflower planting techniques to help you create a small green scene at home.

Choosing the right potted sunflower variety

Before planting potted sunflowers, it is first necessary to choose the right variety. Currently, common potted sunflower varieties on the market include dwarf sunflowers, large-flowered sunflowers, and double-flowered sunflowers. Dwarf sunflowers are suitable for home planting, with a height of generally 30-50 centimeters, easy to maintain; large-flowered sunflowers have large flowers and high ornamental value; double-flowered sunflowers have beautiful shapes and rich colors. Choose the right variety according to personal preferences and planting space.

Preparing planting tools and materials

1. Potted pot: Choose a potted pot with good breathability and drainage, and the size depends on the growth needs of the plant.

2. Nutrient soil: Use nutrient soil with good breathability and moderate fertility, such as peat soil, perlite, etc.

3. Seeds: Purchase fresh sunflower seeds free of pests and diseases for potting.

4. Planting tools: Such as seeding spoons, watering cans, etc.

Sowing and maintenance

1. Sowing time: Spring and autumn are the best times for sowing potted sunflowers.

2. Sowing method: Evenly sprinkle seeds in the potted pot, cover with a thin layer of soil, and keep the soil moist.

3. Maintenance points:

(1) Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. During the growing period, water every 3-5 days.

(2) Light: Potted sunflowers enjoy sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location.

(3) Fertilization: During the growing period, apply a thin organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 10-15 days.

(4) Pruning: Timely prune withered and yellow leaves and weak branches to keep the plant healthy.

Pest and disease control

Common pests and diseases of potted sunflowers include powdery mildew, leaf spot disease, aphids, etc., and the control methods are as follows:

1. Powdery mildew:剪除 the affected leaves in time and spray with a 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder formulation 800 times.

2. Leaf spot disease:剪除 the affected leaves in time and spray with a 50% carbendazim wettable powder formulation 1000 times.

3. Aphids:发现 aphids in time and spray with a 10% imidacloprid wettable powder formulation 2000 times.

The planting technique of potted sunflowers is not complicated. As long as you master the key points of sowing, maintenance, and pest and disease control, you can easily plant beautiful potted sunflowers at home. Let's create a small green scene at home and enjoy wonderful times together!