What are the cultivation methods and precautions of lantern flowers

Many people have seen the lantern flower and know that it has a beautiful appearance. Especially after it enters the flowering period, it can bloom red flowers that resemble small lanterns, which are particularly beautiful. This plant can be planted in gardens and scenic areas, and can also be made into potted plants and grown at home. Today I will introduce to you the cultivation method of the lantern flower, and at the same time let you know what precautions should be taken when growing the lantern flower.

How to grow lantern flower

1. Soil and Water

Soil and water are two necessary conditions for the growth of lantern flowers. This plant likes to grow in loose and fertile soil, and needs sufficient water during its growth process. However, when watering, you must also pay attention to the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. Especially when the temperature is high, you must insist on watering every day.

2. Temperature

Ambient temperature is an important condition for the normal growth of lantern flowers. It grows most vigorously when the temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. It cannot be placed in a high temperature environment exceeding 30 degrees in summer, and it cannot be placed in a cold environment with regional concentration in winter. Only in this way can the lantern flowers grow normally.

What are the precautions for growing lantern flowers?

1. When cultivating lantern flowers, you must pay attention to fertilization. When you start planting this plant, you must apply enough organic fertilizer to the soil. After it enters the peak growth season, you must apply nitrogen fertilizer in time. Before it enters the flowering period, you must always apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Only in this way can it bloom early, bloom more, and extend the flowering period.

2. When growing lantern flowers, you should also pay attention to timely pruning. Pruning can be done in spring every year. You can cut off the withered and fallen branches in time, and at the same time cut off the branches infested by diseases and insects. After its flowering period, you should also cut off the withered flowers in time. This can avoid nutrient waste and encourage it to bloom as soon as possible next year.

The above introduces in detail the correct cultivation method of lantern flowers, and also lets everyone know what are the precautions when cultivating this flower, so that everyone can know how to grow lantern flowers well. In the future, when you grow an old model of lantern flowers, follow the correct method introduced above.