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Summer cuckoo breeding methods and precautions

Last Update ：2024.06.25

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The flowers of the summer cuckoo are enchanting and beautiful, and the leaves are evergreen all year round. Many families like to choose the summer cuckoo for home decoration. In daily life, how should we care for the summer cuckoo? The editor has summarized some experiences to share with you.

The breeding methods and precautions of summer cuckoo

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Lighting

It is not advisable to keep the summer cuckoo in the sun, especially in summer, even the evening sun rays must be blocked. It is best to place the summer cuckoo in a semi-shady place to provide both shade and A certain amount of sunlight is optimal.

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Soil

Summer cuckoo likes to sew Acidic soil and alkaline soil can easily cause summer cuckoo to wither and wither. The soil must ensure good air permeability and drainage. Loose and fertile soil is especially suitable for the growth of summer cuckoo. Humus soil contains high humus, which is rich in nutrients and is very suitable for cultivating summer cuckoos. Humus can effectively improve the soil, reduce harmful substances, and promote the root growth of summer cuckoos.

Watering

When cultivating summer cuckoos, attention should be paid to controlling the amount of watering. Excessive or too little watering is not conducive to the growth of summer cuckoos. If it is too dry, the branches and leaves of the summer cuckoo will turn yellow or even wither, and the flowers will be dim in color. Excessive watering will easily cause the flowers to wither early. When watering during the flowering period, be careful not to get the flowers wet, and you should also prevent Xia Juan from getting wet in the rain.

The principle of watering is to dry it thoroughly and water it in the morning and evening. The water used can be natural rainwater without chemicals. It is best to use acidified water to maintain the acidity of the soil. Do not use it for a long time. Water with tap water.

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Temperature

Summer cuckoo is very afraid If it is cold, transplant it indoors in winter and the temperature should be higher than 8°C. In summer, when the temperature is high, it must be shaded to prevent sunburn on the leaves.

Pest and disease control

Summer cuckoo has weak resistance and is very prone to disease and insect pests. Diseases and insect pests will greatly affect the growth and development of plants and flower buds. If this continues for many years, This will cause the summer cuckoo to grow poorly and gradually wither. In order to prevent and control this situation, sterilization and insecticide must be carried out several times a month.

General insect pests can be controlled with ordinary insecticides, but it should be noted that if you suffer from yellowing disease, you must promptly increase various trace elements in the soil. You can directly change the pot and soil. You can also spray plants and soil with a dilute ferrous sulfate solution.

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Pruning

Due to resistance of summer cuckoo They are weak and very easy to get sick, so the remaining flowers should be pruned in time to prevent them from falling into the soil and breeding bacteria. The remaining flowers should be pruned as soon as possible when the flowers are 70 to 80% in bloom.

July and August are the peak flowering periods of the summer cuckoo, and pruning must be completed before then, otherwise it will affect its flowering in the second year.