The drunken butterfly flower is a beautiful flower, its flowers are large and beautiful, the flower color is gorgeous, and it has a high ornamental value. This article will introduce the planting technology and propagation methods of drunken butterfly flowers to help you better plant and breed drunken butterfly flowers.
1. Planting technology
1. Soil: Drunken butterfly flowers need fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Soil can be prepared using a mixture of garden soil, humus, river sand and decomposed organic fertilizer.
2. Sowing: Drunken butterfly flowers can be propagated by sowing. Sowing seeds in the spring or autumn is carried out by spreading the seeds evenly on the surface of the soil, then covering with a thin layer of soil and keeping the soil moist. The germination temperature of the seeds of the drunken butterfly flower is between 20-25°C.
3. Transplanting: When the seedlings of the drunken butterfly flower grow 3-4 true leaves, they can be transplanted. Bring soil balls when transplanting to protect the root system. Water thoroughly after transplanting and keep the soil moist.
4. Light and moisture: Drunken butterflies prefer sunny environments, but can also tolerate semi-shade. During the planting process, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. When the summer heat is high, proper shade and water spraying are required to cool down.
5. Fertilization: Drunken butterfly flowers need appropriate fertilizers, especially in the growing season, they need to apply compound fertilizers with a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied appropriately before flowering to promote the opening of flowers.
II. Breeding method
1. Dividing propagation: Drunken butterfly flowers can be propagated rapidly by dividing propagation. In spring or autumn, dig out the rhizomes of the drunken butterfly flowers, plant each ramets separately in fertile soil, and keep the soil moist.
2. Cuttings propagation: Drunken butterfly flowers can also be propagated quickly by cuttings propagation. Choose a strong shoot, cut it 10-15 cm long, insert it into clean river sand, keep it moist, and it will take about 2 months to take root.
3. Maintenance management
1. Pruning: During the growth process, the drunken butterfly flowers need to be pruned properly to maintain the beauty of the plant shape. Prune dead, diseased and overly dense branches to promote the growth of new branches.
2. Pest control: Common pests and diseases of drunken butterfly flowers include aphids, red spiders, virus diseases, etc. It is necessary to regularly inspect the plants and treat pests and diseases in time. It can be controlled using pesticides or biological control methods.
Through the above planting techniques, propagation methods and maintenance management methods, you can successfully plant and breed drunken butterfly flowers. Not only is the drunken butterfly flower beautiful, but it is also easy to care for, making it an excellent flower choice for patios and balconies.