How to breed blue thorns

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is a plant of the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed in various parts of the world, such as eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, etc. In our country, there are more than ten main species, mainly in the north. It is a relatively sturdy herb. The leaves are alternate and generally pinnate. Each flower head has a relatively small flower.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It likes a cooler environment. This habit can be easily seen from its distribution in my country. Generally speaking, it can be between fifteen and twenty degrees. Its cold resistance is good, but its heat resistance is not so good. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to leave it in a very hot environment, especially in summer, and you need to be careful.

2. Light: During the flowering period, blue thorn heads are Sunlight requirements are particularly high. But too strong light is not suitable, and astigmatism is most suitable for it. When the temperature is high, in addition to cooling down, another important task is to block light, otherwise it will burn the leaves and affect flowering.

3. Watering: The habit of blue thorn head is relatively It is drought tolerant, but its waterlogging tolerance is very poor. Therefore, when watering, you can water according to the method of "prefer it to be dry rather than wet". During the growth period, you can water more often, but the substrate should not be too wet. A semi-wet state is better. Keep it dry during the cold winter months.

4. Fertilization: Blue thornhead has strong adaptability. There is basically no need for fertilizer, just use soil with more nutrients.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Propagation by seeds is the simplest way. It is better to sow seeds in spring because the probability of seedling emergence is relatively high and you can get a large number of plants with blue thorns. However, the surrounding environment needs to be adjusted in time after sowing. The temperature should be around 18 degrees, and the light should be slightly blocked.

2. Weeding: If it is planted in a large area in the field If there are blue thorns, one problem is that some weeds will appear from time to time. They will compete with the blue thorns for nutrients, so they need to be removed in time. It is best to weed regularly.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Diseases: The resistance of blue thornhead is relatively strong, and there are not too many diseases. Occasionally there is "black spot disease", which mainly damages the leaves, causing many spots to appear on them. It can be treated with chlorothalonil, and attention should be paid to drainage during the rainy season, and some phosphate and potassium fertilizers must be added.

2. Pests: There are not many pests, but they can cause harm when they appear. It will be relatively large and needs to be sprayed as soon as it is discovered.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is not poisonous and will not be harmful.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: comparison of its types Many, suitable for viewing. It can be placed at home, but it is mostly used for gardening, such as arranging flower beds and so on.