Suitable for hanging potted flowers on the balcony - snapdragon
Hanging pots should be of dwarf variety
The golden fish steppe is native to the Mediterranean coast. Snapdragon is a root herb, but it is difficult to maintain a better condition after aging, so it is often cultivated as an annual herb.
Snapdragon is divided into high-growth varieties for cutting flowers, as well as dwarf varieties suitable for planting in flower beds and pots. The tall varieties have few branches, and the height of the plant reaches about 1 meter. Dwarf varieties are densely branched and semi-circular in shape. Dwarf varieties are used to make hanging pots.
The inflorescence is at the top of the flower, with a large amount of flowers, including white, pink, red, yellow, orange and other flower colors. Usually snapdragon has a unique flower shape reminiscent of a goldfish, and there are also varieties of flowers that are shaped like fishing bell willow, foxglove, and multi-petaled varieties.
Do not cover the soil when sowing
Sowing is in September-October in autumn and April in spring. Snapdragon seeds are small in particles and require sunlight to germinate. Seeds can be sown in smaller pots without having to cover the soil on top of the seeds. After growing about 7 true leaves, transplant them into nursery pots, grow to a certain size and colonize. Plants will grow very lushly, avoid being too compact when colonizing, and vacate the spacing of 1 plant. Potting soil can be used with soil for herbs and flowers, which is mixed with about 30% of the terracotta soil to improve drainage.
Suitable for places in the sun sheltered from the rain
After sowing in autumn, it is suitable for placing it in a place where there is no north wind blowing, and covered with a frostproof cloth.
After spring, it is planted in a sunny place sheltered from rain and good ventilation. Water thoroughly after the soil surface is dry. Flowers that do not rain will bloom longer, and watering should also avoid pouring from above the plant, but try to water from the root of the plant.
Slow-release fertilizer for herbs and flowers should be used for fertilization, and liquid fertilizer for herbs and flowers should be applied 2-3 times a month.
Residual flowers should be pruned frequently during the flowering period.
From June to August, plastic pruning in the position of new shoots can promote germination and increase the amount of flowers.
Snapdragon has aphids, powdery mildew and other pests and diseases, and it is necessary to remove or clean the infected leaves as soon as possible.