Cockscomb flower, also known as lao lai red, reed flower cockscomb and red cockscomb, native to tropical regions, a variety of varieties, is now commonly found in gardens and parks around the world ornamental plants, can also be indoor potted farming, it also has medicinal value. Here we introduce the indoor breeding methods and precautions of cockscomb flowers.
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1. Light requirements
Cockscomb flowers like to be full of sunshine, and the growing season should ensure that the sunshine time is at least 4 hours. For potted plants raised on the balcony, it is necessary to shade the light appropriately in summer.
2. Temperature requirements
Cockscomb flowers prefer a warm and hot environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 18 to 28 ° C. If the temperature during the flowering season is low, it cannot flower normally, and the flowering needs to be above 24 ° C. Cockscomb flowers are not hardy, and if you usually maintain it on the balcony in cold areas in winter, you have to move to the window sill in the warm room to overwinter.
3. Watering and air humidity requirements
Cockscomb flowers like to be wet, but afraid of water, when the soil is dry, it should be watered in time, watering should be appropriate to prevent rotten roots, but also avoid dripping on the plant to prevent rotten leaves and flowers, placed in the balcony of the pot, rainy days to avoid rain. Cockscomb flowers like relatively dry air, and it is necessary to control the air humidity appropriately.
4. Soil requirements
The suitable soil for breeding cockscomb flowers is fertile, loose and breathable and well-drained sandy loam.
5. Fertilization requirements
Cockscomb flowers are intolerant of barrenness, and thin liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium is applied every 15 days during the growing season, especially in the flowering period, and thin compound liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10 days after flowering.
6. Pest control
The common diseases of cockscomb flowers are leaf spot disease, potted breeding prone to anthrax, and root rot may occur at the seedling stage, which should be prevented and controlled in time. During the growing season, insect pests that are prone to small bridge-building insects can be chemically controlled with agents such as 20% cypermethrin emulsion.
7. Propagation method
Cockscomb flowers are annual plants that are generally propagated by sowing. The seeds of the cockscomb flower are black and shiny, and can usually be harvested in September to October, sown in April to May, sprinkled directly on the potting soil, covered with a thin layer of soil, and sprayed with water to keep the soil moist.
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Chicken corolla flowers should be watered frequently during the growing season and summer, and the irrigation method can also be used to ensure adequate water during high temperature seasons. Fertilization of cockscomb flowers requires appropriate control of nitrogen fertilizer, because cockscomb flowers are flowering plants, and too much nitrogen fertilizer will affect the formation and development of flowers.
For dwarf, multi-branched varieties of cockscomb flowers, seedlings can be plucked to promote branching. If the growth is too strong and the branches and leaves are dense and luxuriant, the leaves or side branches can be cut off appropriately.