How to cultivate red cicada flowers and precautions

Last Update :2024.10.24

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living habits

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What is worth talking about about this plant? Needless to say, it is of course its flowers. Its flowering period is in summer and autumn. The shape of the flowers is very much like a funnel, the color is usually pink, and the flower tubes are swollen. Its flowers are beautiful in appearance and bright in color, which we can also see from the pictures. Would you like to keep one? So let’s first take a look at how to breed it.


Cultivation methods and precautions for red cicada flowers
living habits

Living habits

First of all, because the origin of the plant is Brazil, the temperature is more important, especially in winter. In addition, it has relatively high requirements for light. We all know that light is relatively sufficient in low latitudes. In addition, it also has some requirements for moisture and other factors, which we will introduce in detail below.

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Specific method

Light: We have already talked about the degree of light thirst of plants. Although a slightly shaded place is fine and will not cause much damage to the plants, the flowering of the plants will be reduced and the quality may be poor. So, let's give it as much light as possible.

Temperature: The suitable temperature for its growth and development is within the range of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, so try to keep the temperature within this range. In addition, its cold tolerance is not good. If the temperature is lower than 7.5 degrees in winter, its growth will be inhibited. Therefore, if the temperature is relatively low in winter, we need to prepare early and put them in the house in time.

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Moisture and humidity: its moisture requirements It is quite high. If it is too wet, the roots will be damaged and may even suffer from other diseases; if it is too dry, the absorption of fertilizer will be affected. We can water more in summer and less in winter. In addition, its air humidity requirements are between 70 and 80 percent.

Soil: In order to ensure that there is enough organic matter in the matrix, we can choose humus soil plus some coarse sand for configuration. In addition, attention should also be paid to its drainage performance.

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Notes

Plants may lose leaves during the winter. This is normal. Don’t worry too much. It will sprout new leaves in spring.


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