The water requirement of cockscomb is relatively strict, and the water requirement is relatively large during the growth period, so it is necessary to water it frequently. However, it is also a very waterlogged plant, in the frequent watering at the same time also need to pay attention to watering must not be too much, will cause rotten roots.
It likes warm environment, so when it is growing, it should be provided with sufficient light. If the family farms on the balcony, it should be provided with at least 4 hours of light every day. If the light is insufficient, it will affect its flowering, thus greatly reducing the ornamental value.
As long as the cockscomb is fully fertilized when it is planted, it does not need to be fertilized when it is growing. Until the flowering period before the application of 1 - 2 times of compound fertilizer can be, but the amount of nitrogen must be strictly controlled, otherwise it will happen because of the phenomenon of lodging.
The choice of soil must be loose, if the drainage is not good, the occurrence of water will lead to its rotten roots. In summer when it is hot, we must add water frequently to avoid wilting due to water shortage.
