Cultivation methods and precautions for red tassel flowers

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How to grow red tassel flowers

Precautions for cultivating Zhuyinghua

When raising amaryllis, you need to use deep, fertile, and well-drained soil. Usually, it should be placed in a location between 20-30℃ with relatively soft light. During the growing season, water it regularly to keep its soil slightly moist. In winter, pay attention to keeping the temperature above 15°C.

How to grow red tassel flowers

Soil

To grow red tassel flowers, you can choose a soil mixture of garden soil and river sand as the substrate. The soil needs to be deep, fertile, and well drained, and some base fertilizer can be added.

Light and temperature

In terms of light and temperature, Amaranthus japonica prefers a warm and sunny environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 20°C to 30°C. It is slightly less cold-tolerant and suitable for winter. The overwintering temperature should be kept above 15°C and shelter from cold winds is required. It prefers sunlight and should be kept well-lit during growth. Insufficient light will cause poor flowering.

Water and fertilizer management

Crimson flower has a greater demand for water and fertilizer. During the growth period, it needs more water. If it is a potted plant, it is more likely to be short of water, so it needs to be replenished frequently to keep the soil moist. Generally, watering can be done after the surface of the soil is dry. If fertilizing, you can apply some compound fertilizer, and apply some every month during the growth period. During the flowering period of red tassels, you can apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to make the flowers bloom beautifully.

Propagation method

The propagation of Zhuyinghua is usually by cuttings, which is carried out in spring. Of course, you can also propagate by sowing seeds, but the cycle is longer.

Precautions for cultivating Zhuyinghua

Pruning

The plants of Zhuyinghua will grow very tall. When the tree is more than 2 meters high, it can be pruned. You can prune off the main branches of the Amaranthus vulgaris to encourage the growth of new branches and make the crown fuller. At ordinary times, you should pay attention to pruning the plant shape to ensure a beautiful tree shape, and also prune dead and diseased branches that affect the growth and health of the red tassel flower.

Pests and diseases

The main diseases that Zhuying flowers will encounter during the growth period are cankers. When cankers occur in Zhuying flowers, you can spray them with 50% of the 800 times solution of Tribacteria. treat. The main pests include beetles and psyllids, which can be killed with insecticides or in an environmentally friendly way.

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