How to grow silk flowers

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

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It can withstand high temperatures, can withstand frostbite if it is slightly colder than 5 degrees Celsius, and can be slightly shaded in summer. Water needs to be given every two days during the growth period and once every three days during the flowering period. Fertilizer should be given every month during the growth period, and quick-acting fertilizer should be added once or twice after flowering. To ensure sufficient sunlight stimulation, the amount of light should be no less than 7 hours a day.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It can withstand high temperatures and is slightly cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its development is between 15 and 30 degrees. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, it will suffer from frostbite. It needs to be kept warm in winter and slightly shaded in summer to avoid branches and leaves being burned.

2. Watering: Watering needs to be done every two days during the growth period Water needs to be watered once every three days during the flowering period. Sufficient water is conducive to flowering. When maintaining outdoors, drainage work needs to be done during the rainy season to prevent the roots from being soaked in water for a long time, which may cause root rot.

3. Fertilization: every month during the growth period Fertilize once. Summer temperatures are relatively high, so you need to choose fertilizers with mild fertilizer effects to avoid fertilizer damage. After it blooms, you can add one or two additional quick-acting fertilizers.

4. Light: It likes sunshine, and the breeding process must ensure Sufficient sunlight stimulation, generally the amount of light should not be less than 7 hours a day. The sun is relatively strong in summer, so it can be properly shaded, and the light should be normal at other times. If it is maintained indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light. Maintaining it in a dark place will affect its growth, the branches and leaves will turn yellow, and the color of the flowers will also become lighter.

2. Breeding skills

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1. Propagation: Silk flowers generally use cuttings. In early spring or the rainy season, healthy branches are inserted into the sandy soil, watered once, and placed in a cool place for maintenance. They will be ready in about 20 days. Can grow roots. It should be noted that watering should not be excessive to avoid water accumulation in the soil, because the incisions of the branches are easily infected with germs, so do not water too much.

2. Pruning: If you want to keep it well, pruning is An essential step, whether it is dead branches or leaves or excess flower buds, needs to be cut off, firstly to concentrate nutrients, and secondly to make it more beautiful. Proper pruning can not only facilitate its growth, but also play a certain role in the prevention and control of insect pests and diseases.

3. Problem diagnosis

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1. Pests: Scarabs are its natural enemy. Scarabs especially like to eat the stems, branches and leaves of plants, which will seriously affect the flowering quality of the plant and affect its health. If you find scarabs on the plant, you can Spray it with insecticide, which needs to be diluted before spraying.

2. Lesions: Leaf rust is a relatively common disease. The symptoms include extensive loss of branches and leaves, which will reduce the ornamental value of the plant. If the above situation is found, you can use triadimefon solution for spray treatment.

4. Other issues

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1. Edible: Its fruits are edible.

2. Can it be grown indoors: It is non-toxic and The flowers have a fragrant smell that can eliminate room odors and can be grown indoors.