The lowest temperature is about 5-10 ℃, and the suitable growth temperature is between 18-28 ℃. The flower in shrimp clothes likes light and is more shade resistant. If the long-term light is insufficient, the color of the bracts will become lighter, the beauty will decline, and the flowering will be less. In summer, proper sunshade and sun protection shall be taken. The overwintering temperature of shrimp flower should not be lower than 16 ℃, and sufficient light should be given at the same time.
Shrimp flower likes to be wet, so it is necessary to keep the soil moist. During the growth period, organic liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10-15 days, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be increased reasonably. At the same time, potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be sprayed on the leaf once a week. In the middle of August, the water quantity will be reduced.
It is suitable to select sandy loam rich in humus, which can be made up of loam, saprophytic soil and sand.
During the growth period of shrimp clothed flower, it should be picked and pruned at any time to make it more branched. In addition, it should be sprayed with some medicaments such as Paclobutrazol or chlorpromazine properly to prevent excessive length and control the height of internode, which is conducive to make the plant compact and full and blossom more in autumn. After withering, water should be reduced, and the old branches should be cut off, so as to make them continue to germinate and bloom again.
The work of changing basin of shrimp flower is carried out in spring every year. Generally, about 1 /3 of it is cut off in combination with pruning. In order to make the plant full, you can remove the heart many times. Before and after frost, it is necessary to move the plant into a well ventilated light place, keep the basin soil moist, and the room temperature shall not be lower than 10 ℃.
During the growth period, it is easy to cause the damage of scale insects and spider. Pay attention to timely control.
