Red-flowered wood sorrel is a beautiful perennial herbaceous plant, also known as large-leaved wood sorrel. Its flowers consist of three heart-shaped leaves and a small flower, and have a rich aroma. and brilliant colors. If you want to cultivate healthy red sorrel seedlings, you need the following steps:
1. Choose the right soil
Red sorrel seedlings like to grow in fertile, fertile soil. In well-drained soil, you can use a mixture of leaf mold soil, garden soil and fine sand to make culture soil, or you can purchase special flower soil. Make sure the soil pH is between 6.5-7.5. Too acidic or too alkaline will affect plant growth.
2. Provide sufficient sunlight
Red sorrel seedlings need sufficient sunlight to grow and bloom normally. Place it in a sunny location and avoid prolonged exposure to strong sunlight, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow and the flowers to wither.
3. Maintain a suitable temperature
The suitable growth temperature for red sorrel seedlings is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. In the cold winter, it needs to be moved to a warm place to avoid frostbite. In hot summers, proper shading and cooling are needed.
4. Give appropriate moisture
Safflower sorrel seedlings prefer moist soil, but are not tolerant of waterlogging. During the growing season, water once a week to keep the soil moist. During the dormant period, watering needs to be reduced to avoid root rot. At the same time, avoid watering during high temperatures to avoid stimulating plant growth.
5. Appropriate fertilization
During the growing season, thin organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied once a month to provide adequate nutrient supply. During the dormant period, fertilization needs to be stopped to avoid damage to the roots.
By carefully cultivating the above steps, you can cultivate healthy red sorrel seedlings. During the planting process, you should always pay attention to the growth of the plants and adjust the amount of watering and fertilization in time to ensure their normal growth and flowering. At the same time, prune and trim the plants regularly to keep them in good shape and healthy.