Purple echinacea cultivation methods and precautions

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growth habits

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Purple coneflower is not an edible fruit, but a type of chrysanthemum. They are very cold-tolerant and can spend the winter outdoors in the north. The petals are dark pink, and the center of the flower is brownish-orange. The combination of the two colors has a retro beauty. It is not delicate or showy, nor plain and simple. It is like old wine that has been aged for many years, or old photos that have been collected for a long time. They remain new and more beautiful as time passes. So how to maintain them? Come and take a look.

growth habits

Growth habits

Chrysanthemums basically like light, and this purple echinacea is no exception. It likes light and is drought-tolerant. If the temperature is not enough, it will definitely not grow at its best. They are not picky about soil, but if they are sown in fertile soil, they will naturally grow better, and the flowers will be large, bright and very beautiful. The more suitable temperature is 16-24℃, and it should be above 10℃ at night.

Maintenance points

Light

As mentioned above, they prefer sunlight and can adapt to drought conditions. Their most comfortable light time is 14-16 hours a day, so they are very suitable for flower lovers who live in the south. It is best to have high light intensity for seven or eight weeks. However, if planted in the north, it will usually bloom in May, but it can last until September.

Fertilization

After planting, purple echinacea can basically use fertilizer once or twice a week. At the same time, magnesium should be supplemented in a timely manner to prevent them from being nutritionally unbalanced. . In addition, you can also add a certain amount of slow-release fertilizer when planting, so that they can grow better within 3-5 months without lacking nutrients.

Temperature

The temperature they like is different at different stages. When growing well, it should be kept at 16-24°C, and at night it should be 10-16°C. But when they germinate, they need a higher temperature, which is best. It can be kept at 22-24℃. In this state, it can germinate in 2-4 days.

Okay, now that you know how to take care of such lovely flowers, you can start.

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