How to breed flamingos

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How to breed the flamingo       

Weeping flower Firebird banana is also known as Weeping flower Hejiao. The plant is tall and graceful in shape, with red and yellow inflorescences. The leaves are like banana leaves, leathery. The spikes are drooping in a zigzag shape. The inflorescence axis is red, and the bracts are also red with golden tips. There are 15 to 20 bracts arranged in two rows. The shape resembles a pair of beautiful birds, which is very peculiar. The viewing period is up to 3 months.

How to breed the flamingo       

The flamingo likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment , afraid of exposure to the scorching sun, not cold-tolerant, and the room temperature in winter cannot be lower than 12°C. It is suitable for sandy loam soil with deep, fertile and well-drained soil.

The Weeping Flower Firebird Banana has a tall plant shape and requires sufficient water and fertilizer during growth. Usually, a thin fertilizer is applied every half month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied twice after the flower casings are removed. Pay attention to proper shade in summer to avoid burning the leaves. Cut off dead leaves in winter and prune the plant shape appropriately to ensure a beautiful plant shape.

Weeping flamingos are susceptible to scale insects when maintained indoors, so attention should be paid to timely prevention and control. If maintained and managed properly, it can bloom continuously for more than 10 years. Commonly used for propagation are division and sowing.

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