How to raise blue butterflies

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Blue butterflies like warmth, and usually the temperature needs to be controlled between 23°C and 32°C. In order for it to grow quickly, the soil needs to be kept moist during the growing period. It likes warm and abundant sunshine. The strong light in summer is not conducive to growth and requires shade. Some base fertilizer should be applied before planting, and fertilizer should be applied multiple times during the later breeding process.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: A warm environment is most suitable. In such an environment, its The growth rate is the fastest. Generally, the temperature should be controlled between 23 degrees and 32 degrees. In summer, as long as the temperature is not higher than 35 degrees, there will be no effect. In winter, it can be placed in a sheltered place to survive the winter safely.

2. Watering: Blue butterflies should be kept The soil is moist, and moist soil allows for good growth and an increased growth rate. Especially in summer, you need to pay more attention to watering. In hot weather, you need to replenish water by spraying water mist, which can also reduce the temperature and get the best of both worlds.

3. Lighting: In summer, you need to pay attention to shade. It should not be exposed to strong light, otherwise the newly bloomed flowers will be withered and the flowers will bloom prematurely. Blue butterflies like warm and sufficient light, and warm sunlight is most suitable for its growth.

4. Fertilization: Fertile soil is conducive to development, so Some base fertilizer needs to be applied before planting, and fertilizer needs to be applied several times during the subsequent breeding period. In summer, you can topdress with urea to promote growth. In autumn, you can switch to phosphorus and potash fertilizer, so that its growth will be very healthy.

2. Breeding skills

1 . Propagation: Cutting is the main method of propagation. This method can be carried out at any time from spring to autumn, but germination is the fastest in late spring and early summer. For cuttings, branches of 15 cm should be selected. Control the temperature and watering, and wait for germination before transplanting.

2. Pruning: It needs to be pruned once in early summer. The main purpose is to cut off some useless side branches and some dead branches and leaves to increase the ventilation of the plant and help it grow into a more perfect plant shape.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 . Disease: Root rot occurs due to insufficient ventilation at the roots of the plant and excessive watering in summer. Wettable powder can be used to control it.

2. Pests: Aphids will appear, and this pest is harmful to Flowering has the greatest impact and can be controlled by spraying trichlorfon solution.

4. Other questions

1 . Toxicity: Although it has been used to make tea, its stems are actually poisonous, so you must choose flower bones when making tea, and the amount you drink each time should not be too much.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, it is It has a unique appearance, high ornamental value and is suitable for breeding.