Whale flower likes the soil with good drainage and air permeability. Therefore, it requires loose, fertile and well drained soil. It can use the soil mixed with rotten leaf soil, sawdust and perlite, and add some fine sand to increase air permeability.
Whale flowers like a humid environment. During the growing period, they should give enough water to keep the basin soil moist, and increase the air humidity around them by spraying water. When the temperature is high in summer and low in winter, the water supply should be reduced, and the basin soil should be kept dry, which is more conducive to the growth of whale flowers.
Whale flower is a fertilizer loving plant. It should be given liquid fertilizer regularly. In the growing season, fertilizer can be applied every 15-20 days, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently. In spring and summer, N and P fertilizer are applied to whale flower, and K fertilizer is applied to whale flower in autumn. During the growth of flower bud, liquid fertilizer mainly composed of phosphate fertilizer can be applied for 1-2 times.
The whale flower likes warm, humid and semi overcast environment. The suitable temperature for growth is between 18 ℃ and 22 ℃, the overwintering temperature should be above 10 ℃, and the daytime temperature in winter should be above 15 ℃.
Whale flowers like bright non direct light. Well lit eaves or windowsills are suitable for breeding. Normally, whale flowers can be exposed to more sunlight, but in summer, attention should be paid to avoid direct sunlight.
Whale flowers are often propagated by cutting, splitting or sowing, which can be carried out in spring or autumn.
In the process of whale flower cultivation, pruning and pruning should be done frequently.
When whale flowers bloom, fertilization should be stopped. It is better to dry the soil, which can reduce watering.
