How to grow hibiscus sunflower well

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is also called "big flower okra", "grass hibiscus", etc. It is an herbaceous plant native to North America. Its overall height is between one and two meters and it is a type of shrub. Its leaves are very large and broadly ovate. Its flowers are also very large, even reaching about twenty centimeters in diameter. There are many flower colors, such as white, pink, purple, etc.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Warmth is more suitable for hibiscus sunflower, specifically around 20 to 25 degrees. Too hot or too cold will cause certain harm to it, so it can be adjusted when it is not suitable.

2. Light: It is a plant with long sunlight. It is slightly shade tolerant, but not very well. Therefore, the sunshine needs to be sufficient and not too dark. In addition, when it blooms, short-day conditions cannot be provided, otherwise it will not bloom.

3. Watering: Hibiscus sunflower is relatively sensitive to moisture. Yes, because it is afraid of both drought and waterlogging. Therefore, you need to water it appropriately and keep the substrate slightly moist. Don't let water accumulate, and don't go without watering for a long time. In addition, it is best to water once after fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.

4. Fertilization: It has strict requirements on soil fertility. Starting in May, fertilization is required. During the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as ammonium dihydrogen sulfate, are mainly used.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: One of the most commonly used methods is cuttings. The branches chosen are semi-woody and about ten centimeters in length, free of diseases and insect pests. Cut off part of its leaves and insert them again. Prepare sandy loam soil as the substrate and moisten it before cutting. After about a month, roots will take root.

2. Pruning: It is best to prune after each flowering. The main things to prune are empty branches that have bloomed and seeds that have not fully formed. This treatment is beneficial to the next flowering. If not treated, the number of subsequent blooms will be affected. Furthermore, when dry branches and leaves appear, they can be cut off in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 2. Diseases: Types of damage to leaf parts include "leaf spot", "rust", etc., which will not only cause poor plant growth, but in severe cases may also lead to the death of the entire plant. It can be treated with effective agents such as chlorothalonil.

2. Insect pests: mainly "scale insects", which can be treated with alcohol or killed quickly.

4. Other questions

1 . Toxicity: It is not poisonous. There is no record of its toxicity. You can take care of it with confidence.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: It looks good for ornamental purposes. It can be made into a potted plant and placed at home for viewing. You need to choose a suitable location.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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