How to grow Globe Aster? Cultivation methods and precautions for Globe Aster

Globe amaranth is actually a type of Globe amaranth. Because its flowers are mostly purple-red, people call it Globe amaranth. The flowering period of this plant is particularly long, which can exceed three months, and it blooms in large numbers every summer, so many people like to cultivate it. However, it is not an easy thing to cultivate Globe amaranth well. You must master its correct cultivation method and know what to pay attention to during the cultivation process.

How to grow Globe Aster? How to grow Globe Aster

1. Appropriate light

When growing Globe Aster, you must provide it with moderate light, because this plant is a light-loving plant and needs sufficient sunlight during normal growth. If there is insufficient sunlight, it will easily affect its normal growth. However, in the hot summer weather, you must provide moderate shade to prevent strong light, otherwise the leaves will be burned by the strong light.

2. Reasonable watering

When growing Globe Aster, you must water it properly, because this plant likes to be slightly moist, but its endurance is also relatively strong. During the cultivation period, when watering it, you must abide by the principle of "better dry than dry". When watering, you must never allow water to accumulate in the flowerpot. However, after entering the peak growth season, you must increase the amount of watering appropriately, especially when entering the flowering period, you must ensure that there is sufficient water. Only in this way can it bloom early.

Precautions for breeding Globe amaranth

1. Pay attention to fertilization

When growing Globe Aster, you must pay attention to fertilization. It is a fertilizer-loving plant, so you must apply enough base fertilizer in the potting soil of the flowerpot. In addition, during its normal growth period, you must also apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once a month. Especially after entering the flowering period, you must apply fertilizer once every half a month. Only in this way can you increase its disease resistance, promote the normal growth of the plant, and make it bloom more beautiful and brighter flowers.

2. Plastic and pruning

When cultivating Globe amaranth, shaping and pruning is also an area that requires special attention. When the seedlings of this plant grow to about 15 cm, it is necessary to pinch the top, which can promote it to grow more branches. In its future growth, it is important to determine whether to pinch it again based on its growth conditions. Only in this way can a good plant shape be controlled. In addition, during its growth process, the yellow and withered leaves must be cut off in time, and its overly dense branches must be cut off appropriately. Only in this way can the Globe amaranth grow normally.