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Cultivation methods and precautions of potted hostas

Jesse Pinkman
2020-06-30 16:20:39
Soil: it is the most suitable to cultivate Hosta flower in pot in sandy loam, and the fertile soil can meet the needs of plant growth. Moisture: it likes the humid soil environment. It can grow faster if it has enough water. It can keep the flower soil moist. Nutrient: it can be applied once a half month at seedling stage, weekly at flowering stage, and organic fertilizer can be applied. Light: it likes half shade, suitable astigmatism is suitable for its growth, and can not be directly exposed by strong light.

I. maintenance method

1. Soil: fertile and water-efficient soil is suitable for cultivating Hosta flower, and sandy loam is the best choice. Sandy loam is very suitable for the growth of Hosta flower, which can make it grow better.

2. Water content: Zan hairpin flowers like a humid environment, so watering often can make them grow better. But also do not make the basin has water, usually as long as the soil is slightly wet.

3. Nutrient: there is little demand for fertilizer in the seedling stage, and it can be applied once every half a month or so. When entering the flowering period, the demand for fertilizer gradually becomes more and more, fertilization can be done once in seven days or so, and organic fertilizer can be used

4. Light: it likes to grow in a shady environment. It's the best to give it the proper astigmatism at ordinary times. It's not suitable for direct sunlight. Direct light will cause damage to the leaves.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Pruning: after breeding for a period of time, we should loosen the soil for it, and prune its withered and yellow branches and leaves to make it ventilated and transparent, so that it can grow better.

2. Propagation: generally, the method of propagation by plants is adopted, and the time is from March to April. To dig out the old plants first, and then dry them, and then smear some charcoal powder on the incision for planting, then you can wait for it to sprout

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Spot disease: the spot disease is very harmful to its leaves. If it is serious, it will cause the whole leaf to wither and turn yellow. The control method can be sprayed with diluted chlorothalonil once a week, about three times.

2. White silk disease: the common disease of potted Hosta flower is white silk disease, which will directly damage its root and lead to decay. It can be treated by dilute spraying with dikesong.

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4. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: it is a very cold resistant plant. It will sleep in winter. At this time, it only needs to keep the temperature no less than 5 ℃.

2. Whether it can rain: potted Hosta flower can't rain. It should be put in the ventilation place of the house to avoid rain in rainy days. Rainwater stored in the basin will cause its roots to rot, affecting its normal growth.

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