Cultivation methods and precautions for longevity chrysanthemum

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: It is sufficient to use sandy loam soil for cultivating longevity chrysanthemums. The soil should preferably meet the requirements of air permeability and good drainage. Moisture: When watering, the amount of water should not be too large. Proper watering is enough for it to absorb and grow. You can water it twice a week. Nutrition: You can fertilize it once every half month during the growth period, and you can use diluted compound fertilizer. Light: Sufficient light can make its branches and leaves grow well. It should be kept in a sunny place.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Longevity chrysanthemum does not have strict requirements on soil quality. Soil with good air permeability and good drainage can make it grow better. Generally, sandy loam is the most suitable soil. .

2. Moisture: It does not have a large demand for water. , generally just keep the soil moist. Too much water will cause root rot, so water twice a week.

3. Nutrients: During the period of vigorous growth, fertilizer should be applied more frequently, about once every half a month. Often use dissolved compound fertilizer, which has sufficient nutrients to promote abundant and bright flowering.

4. Light: Likes to grow in a sunny environment , you should pay attention to sun protection when there is strong sunlight at noon. You can usually place it in a sunny place to absorb the light.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: Prune the branches and leaves appropriately after planting. Pruning off wilted branches and leaves can reduce nutrient consumption and ensure the beautiful appearance of the plant. It can also avoid disease infection.

2. Propagation: The cutting propagation method is commonly used. Kalanchoe chrysanthemum has strong rooting ability and the survival rate of cutting propagation is very high. The time is between March and May. Select a strong fleshy stem, cut it about five centimeters, insert it into the seedbed, then sprinkle it with water and keep it covered with a film. It will take about twenty days to take root and sprout.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 2. Leaf fall off: The plant does not receive enough light for a long time, or does not see sunlight for a long time, which will cause the leaves to fall off and affect the flower blooming, so sufficient light is very important.

2. Root rot: The amount of water should not be too large when watering. If there is water in the pot for a long time, it will cause the roots to rot and affect the normal growth of the plant. Root rot must be dealt with immediately. The rotten roots should be removed and disinfected.

IV. Other questions

1 . How to spend the winter: Kalanchoe chrysanthemum is not resistant to low temperatures. In winter, the breeding temperature should be controlled above ten degrees Celsius, and it should be placed in a place with good ventilation and light transmission.

2. Whether it can be exposed to rain: longevity chrysanthemum can be exposed to rain. It is fine when it rains lightly, as long as you pay attention to timely drainage. However, when there is heavy rain, it should be properly shaded to prevent the rain from breaking its branches and leaves and affecting its growth.

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