Pulsatilla breeding methods and precautions

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How to breed Pulsatilla

Precautions for breeding Pulsatilla

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To raise Pulsatilla, it is recommended to use soil with deep soil and good drainage. Usually, it should be placed in an environment with sufficient light between 10-21℃. During the growing season, water in time to keep the soil moist. Nitrogen fertilizer should also be applied every 15 days to provide nutrients.

How to breed Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla breeding method

Soil

Pulsatilla is suitable for growing in deep and well-drained soil, sandy soil or clay soil Any soil can be used, and sufficient base fertilizer should be added.

Light and temperature

Pulsatilla prefers a sunny growth environment, is afraid of strong light, likes coolness, has strong cold tolerance, and is more afraid of high temperatures. The suitable temperature for the growth of Pulsatilla is 10 ℃ to 21℃. In summer, when the temperature is high and the sunlight is strong, you can place the potted plant of Pulsatilla in a cool place, provide shade, and sprinkle water around the plant of Pulsatilla to lower the temperature to create a small environment suitable for Pulsatilla. Pay attention to heat preservation in winter, and place the potted plants of Pulsatilla indoors where they can be exposed to sunlight for the winter.

Water and fertilizer management

Pulsatilla needs to combine watering and fertilization during the maintenance process, and do a good job in water and fertilizer management. Pulsatilla loves fertilizer, but it is not selective. When fertilizing, you need to apply some base fertilizer when planting. After that, you can apply decomposed liquid fertilizer every half a month during the growth period. When fertilizing, you need to combine watering with water to keep the pot soil moist. Since Pulsatilla is not tolerant to salt and alkali, some ferrous sulfate needs to be applied to promote growth; during the maintenance process, care should be taken to avoid leggy growth, control watering and reduce fertilization, so that Pulsatilla flowers bloom as soon as possible.

Precautions for breeding Pulsatilla

Pests and diseases

During the breeding process, Pulsatilla will encounter some pests and diseases, such as root rot, mostly due to water accumulation. During the maintenance process, it is necessary to prevent water accumulation and spray some drugs in time; the main pests are aphids. Smoking the buds and leaves of Pulsatilla chinensis is more harmful.

Propagation methods

Pulsatilla is mainly propagated by division propagation and sowing propagation. Propagation by division is carried out in autumn, and propagation by sowing can be sown in spring or autumn.

Precautions for breeding Pulsatilla

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