Passion flower cultivation methods and precautions
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Things to note when growing passionflower
The flowers of passionflower are large, light green, and contain a lot of aromatic substances. They can be processed into juice. They are a very ornamental and practical plant. So how to cultivate this plant? What should we pay attention to? Let’s take a look.
How to grow passionflower
Passion flower cultivation methods
Soil
Passion flower has strong adaptability to soil conditions. The requirements are not strict. It can be planted in front of and behind the house, in mountains, and on the roadside. However, it grows best in soil rich in organic matter, loose, deep, and well-drained.
Light
Passion flower is a tropical and subtropical plant that prefers a sunny and sunny living environment. Therefore, it is best to plant it in a sunny place with sufficient sunshine. If it is grown at home, it should be placed on a sunny and south-facing windowsill.
Watering
Passion flower has strict requirements for water. It is afraid of both water accumulation and drought. If there is a lack of water when it blooms and bears fruit, it will Resulting in small fruits, reduced quality and fruit drop.
Fertilization
When passionflower is first planted, the application of base fertilizer should be combined with planting in holes.
Apply 10-15 kilograms of decomposed farmyard manure to each hole, backfill the hole with soil before planting. After harvesting the fruits every year, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied in combination with pruning and weeding, and 8-10 kilograms of decomposed organic fertilizer should be applied to each plant.
Precautions for Passiflora Cultivation
Water moderately
Water in time during drought, pay attention to timely drainage during rainy season, and ensure that the soil is not dry at ordinary times. When it turns white and blooms and sets fruit, the soil moisture content should be kept to the maximum, but it should not be waterlogged.
Timely top-dressing
Top-dressing of passion flower is usually carried out after the transplantation is successful, once a month, first light and then thick, it is better to apply thin manure water .
After planting, watch the sky to see the seedlings, irrigate and drain them in time, and apply light fertilizer or foliar fertilizer 2-3 times. Foliar fertilizer can be sprayed with Maobifeng 400 times liquid.
Apply less nitrogen fertilizer
Passion flower is more sensitive to nitrogen fertilizer. Applying too many flowers before flowering can easily lead to leggy growth, so apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. .
Things to note when growing passionflower
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