How to grow lantern flowers

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Breeding method

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Temperature: The suitable temperature for growth is about 15-25℃; Light: Lanternflower likes a sunny environment, and needs appropriate shade in summer; Moisture: Keep the pot soil moist during the growth period, and adhere to the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet" "Fertilization: Plants like fertilizer, so apply enough organic fertilizer before planting. Fertilize once every 7-10 days during the growing season.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Temperature and light

The suitable temperature for the growth of lantern flowers is approximately between 15-25℃. Avoid high temperatures in summer. When the temperature exceeds 30°C, the plants will enter a semi-dormant state. In winter, it is best to keep the room temperature above 10°C, and the temperature should not be lower than 5°C, otherwise freezing damage will easily occur.

The lantern flower likes an environment with sufficient sunshine. If there is insufficient sunshine, it will easily cause the plant to grow elongated and the number of flowers will be greatly reduced. However, in summer, proper shading is required, and the lantern flower plants should be moved to a ventilated and cool place to avoid long-term direct sunlight, which may cause the leaves to curl.

Moisture

Keep the pot soil moist during the growth period, and adhere to the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet". During the flowering period of lantern flowers, be sure to avoid the pot soil being too dry or too wet, otherwise it will easily cause buds, flowers or leaves to fall. During semi-dormant conditions in summer and winter, watering needs to be controlled to prevent leaf loss and root rot.

Fertilization

Lantern flowers like fertilizer, so apply enough organic fertilizer before planting. Since lantern flowers grow very fast and can bloom continuously, cake fertilizer, water or thin liquid fertilizer should be applied every 7-10 days during the growth period. Nitrogen fertilizer needs to be controlled in the early growth period, and phosphorus should be increased during the flowering period. Potassium fertilizer is suitable.

Soil

Cultivation substrate is suitable for selection Fertile, loose, breathable, well-drained sandy loam soil.

In spring, you can change the pots and soil. Pour out part of the pot soil, cut off the old roots appropriately, and choose a suitable flower pot. The soil should also be loosened appropriately in spring and autumn.

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