How to grow cornflowers on the balcony and what you need to pay attention to

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1. Lighting

2. Moisture application

3. Fertilizer application

4. Temperature requirements

Cornflowers can be maintained on the balcony. Sufficient light can ensure good growth and the flowers can bloom smoothly. However, the light is strong in summer, so be careful not to expose it to direct sunlight. During the period of vigorous growth, water needs to be watered once a day, and excessive water accumulation needs to be prevented. Apply liquid fertilizer every 20 days during the growth period, and apply a little phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before the flowering period. The temperature also needs to be paid attention to, it is more suitable to keep it at around 20 degrees.

1. Lighting

Cornflower is a long-day plant. It needs a long time of sunlight during the growth process. Sufficient light can ensure good growth. , the growth will get better and better, and the flowers will bloom smoothly. For daily maintenance at home, it can be maintained on the balcony so that light can reach it. Especially in winter, the intensity of sunlight itself is weak and the time is relatively short, so it can be exposed to full sunlight. The sun in summer is too strong, so you need to be careful not to place it in a place with direct sunlight.

2. Moisture application

The growth of cornflower is inseparable from the application of water. During the period of vigorous growth, it needs to be watered once a day. In summer, evaporation is strong and it is relatively dry, so it needs more water to keep it moist. However, do not apply too much water to prevent excessive accumulation of water, otherwise it will cause root rot.

3. Fertilizer application

It prefers fertilizer. During the period of vigorous growth, sufficient fertilizer needs to be maintained. Liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 20 days, but the concentration should not be too high. Before flowering, you need to apply a little more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to ensure that the flowers bloom.

IV. Temperature requirements

During the maintenance period, the temperature also needs to be paid attention to. It is more appropriate to keep it at around 20 degrees.

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