Cultivation and care of crape myrtle

Crape myrtle is a small blue flower that blooms in summer and autumn. It is one of the few plants that bloom in summer and autumn. Its long flowering period has earned it the beautiful name of "100-day red". Crape myrtle is a good bonsai flower. It can filter the air indoors and absorb harmful gases. Here is an introduction to the cultivation and care of crape myrtle.

Cultivation and care of crape myrtle

1. How to grow crape myrtle - soil

The soil for crape myrtle is suitable for edible positive soil, and moist and fertile soil is suitable for the planting of crape myrtle. Crape myrtle is suitable for planting in autumn, and thick soil is helpful for germination.

2. Cultivation method of crape myrtle - light

Crape myrtle likes sufficient light sources and should be placed outdoors in a sunny place during the growing stage. In spring and autumn, ensure sufficient sunlight and keep the soil moist enough. In summer and autumn, watering should be increased every day, twice a day is best.

3. Cultivation method of crape myrtle - pruning

The strength of the crape myrtle plant is strong, and the newly unearthed seedlings grow very large, so it is difficult to prune. After the crape myrtle blooms, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time, which can be more conducive to the extension of the flowering period and the growth of the flowers. When pruning, you can focus on removing the crossed branches and breaking the radial branches.

4. Care of Crape Myrtle

Crape myrtle needs to be repotted in time, every three years. When repotting, use loose soil and add some bone meal and ice powder as basic fertilizer.

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