Dolphin flower cultivation method

Last Update :2024.11.04

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Soil selection for dolphin flowers

Moisture requirements of dolphin flowers

Light requirements for dolphin flowers

Fertilizer requirements for dolphin flowers

Temperature requirements for dolphin flowers


If cared for well, dolphin flowers will bloom all year round and can even decorate our window sills and courtyard walls, making our home a sea of dolphin flowers. Let’s start planting flowers!


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Soil selection for dolphin flowers

Soil selection for dolphin flowers

Dolphin flowers are afraid of waterlogging. When choosing soil, be sure not to choose clay soil, but choose soil with good air permeability and good drainage performance, such as peat 3-in-1; Or use general culture soil mixed with sand, which can also increase its breathability.

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Moisture requirements of dolphin flowers

The leaves of the dolphin flower are fleshy and have a relatively high water content. Do not water them too frequently and do not place a tray at the bottom of the pot to avoid root rot due to lack of oxygen. Of course, try not to damage it due to drought. If there is a lack of water, its leaves will curl and the plant shape will change. Not good. Many florists say that this temperature is difficult to control. Friends, please remember that it is better to be dry than waterlogged. Some florists abroad have tried it, and the wilted leaves can be restored after watering for a day.

Light requirements of dolphin flower

Dolphin flower likes a half-day shade environment. Excessive scorching will cause the leaves to turn yellow and curl, and in severe cases, the leaf edges will scorch, so it should be placed in a well-ventilated area. A window sill with diffused light is better, of course, soft direct sunlight in spring and autumn is also excellent. Appropriate light is conducive to the compactness of the plant and the formation of flower bulbs, which are excellent for ornamental purposes.

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Fertilizer requirements for dolphin flowers

Dolphin flowers do not have high requirements for fertilizers. Just add some fertilizer every month and a half. Of course, if you apply slow-release fertilizer in the planting medium, you can be a hands-off shopper.

Temperature requirements of the dolphin flower

Since the dolphin flower is native to South Africa, it is very sensitive to low temperatures. In winter, temperatures below 10°C can easily cause frost damage. Flower lovers should pay attention to the dolphin flower. Put the flowers indoors. You also need to pay attention to the hot weather in summer, avoid exposure to the sun, avoid stuffy heat, and pay attention to ventilation.

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Moisture requirements of dolphin flowers

Light requirements for dolphin flowers

Fertilizer requirements for dolphin flowers

Temperature requirements for dolphin flowers










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