Longevity is a very favorite flower plant, often as a family potted plants to culture. So what are the breeding methods of longevity flowers? For some newbies, it may not be so comprehensive to grasp, mainly from the potting soil, pots, temperature, light, watering, fertilizer, pruning, pests and diseases in eight aspects of maintenance, I'll talk about the specific methods below.

1, potting soil preparation

The longevity of the soil is not very demanding, generally like to grow in breathable, loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam. For example, it can be mixed with vegetable garden topsoil in equal parts, and then add 5% to 8% of sand as culture soil.

2, pot selection

As the longevity of flowers like to grow in a well-ventilated environment, so you can generally choose to vegetarian burn pots, alabaster pots are the best, with a better seepage, better permeability, for the growth of the plant is very favorable. We can save a lot of heart in the future maintenance.

3, temperature

Longevity flowers like to grow in a warmer environment, the optimal growth temperature of 15-25 degrees. So in the hot summer to do a good job of cooling measures, such as spraying water to reduce the temperature; at the same time should also be moved to the indoor shade out. In winter, do a good job of insulation measures.

4, proper lighting

Longevity flowers like to grow in a sufficient light environment, so in the usual breeding there must be enough light conditions, effectively promote photosynthesis, conducive to plant growth. It should be noted that under the scorching sun, appropriate shade should be provided to prevent exposure to the sun.

5, watering

Although the longevity flower is not a water-loving plant, but there must be enough water to ensure that the plant grows. For example, during the growing season, watering can be done once every 2-3 days. In winter, you can water less or no watering. Be careful not to cause waterlogged pots, or it will lead to root rot.

6, proper fertilization

The longevity flower is a kind of fertilizer plant, so there must be enough fertilizer in the breeding. For example, during the seedling period, two to three times every half month to apply nitrogen-based liquid fertilizer. During the flowering period, you can apply a nitrogen-based liquid fertilizer once. Also apply a dilute nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or 0.2 % potassium phosphate solution once a month.

7, pruning skills

As the longevity flower pruning, the first will be the main branch cut to retain the length of 5-10 centimeters, do not cut too much for the first time. After the flowering period, the old branches as well as the remnants of the branches directly cut off, as well as the residual buds will be cut off.

8, pest control

Longevity flowers in the breeding, there will be some pests and diseases, such as anthracnose, aphids, etc., when the disease can be used in the market on the fungicide. When there are fewer insect pests, you can remove a small amount of insect body first, and then spray with chemicals.