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How to grow king flowers

Things to note when growing royal flowers at home

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The king flower is the national flower of the Republic of South Africa, which is dignified and elegant. After being introduced to my country for cultivation, it has been loved by florists because of its huge flowers and long flowering period. How to raise this domineering emperor flower?

How to grow king flowers

How to grow emperor flowers

Soil

The soil for planting emperor flowers needs good drainage, especially for seedlings . If the soil in the pot becomes compacted, it will be difficult for the seedlings to grow. Sandy soil is most suitable for the growth of king flowers. In home cultivation, the flower pots should also choose slightly larger pots with good air permeability.

Temperature and light

Temperature: The overwintering temperature of emperor flowers is generally not lower than 7 degrees Celsius, and the appropriate summer temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. Some varieties can withstand low temperatures and will not suffer frostbite at zero degrees Celsius.

Lighting: The emperor flower likes a sunny environment. Can be maintained in full sun. However, it needs to be cool and dry in summer, and proper shade is needed during the scorching sun.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: King flowers like a dry environment, so watering can be appropriate and there is no need to keep the pot soil moist. But pay attention to the adjustment of air humidity and spray water mist around the plants.

Fertilization: King flowers do not have very high nutrient requirements. Applying fertilizer once in spring and autumn can meet the growth requirements.

Propagation method

Sowing: Usually carried out in autumn, sow the seeds dressed with new high-fat film, keep them moist after sowing, and do not allow too much moisture after emergence. Wet, slightly dry, transplant into a pot when one pair of true leaves appears, place in a ventilated and sunny place for maintenance.

Cutting: Choose the female parent of King's flower and cut off the branches above the semi-lignified position as cuttings, leaving 4 to 6 leaves. The matrix is mixed with peat and perlite at a volume ratio of 4:6, and the pH value is adjusted to 5.5~6.5, with an EC value of less than 0.5. Soak the base of the cuttings with 1000ppm indole-3-butyric acid solution, soak for 15 minutes and air dry immediately. The cutting depth is 1/3~1/4 of the cutting length. After cutting, manage according to conventional techniques, and transplant in the field after seedlings emerge.

Precautions for growing emperor flowers

How to make the emperor's flower leak out of its domineering side

The emperor's flower sprays Kao No. 3 during the growth period, which can transform the plant's vegetative growth function into reproductive function. It inhibits the crazy growth of main shoots, promotes flower bud differentiation, produces more flowers, fruit sets, and promotes development. Then spray Fruit Strengthener during the young fruit stage to increase nutrient delivery. Prevent the occurrence of flower drop, fruit drop, stiff fruit and deformed fruit. Make the fruit beautiful in color, beautiful in shape and good in taste.

Common diseases and insect pests of emperor flowers

Diseases that need to be controlled by emperor flowers: leaf spot

Pests that need to be controlled by emperor flowers: scale Insects, whiteflies

Things to note when growing royal flowers at home

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