Cultivation methods and precautions of echinacea

Echinacea cultivation methods and precautions.

Echinacea, also known as echinacea and echinacea, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, Echinacea, and a wild chrysanthemum. The flowering period of echinacea is generally June to July, and when the flowers bloom, the flowers are large and brightly colored, and they are named because their shape is a bit like a pine fruit, and the ornamental value is high. It is very suitable for greening and beautification of courtyards, parks, streets, etc., and can also be used as a cut flower.

1.EnvironmentEchinacea is light-loving, warm environment, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, waterlogging-resistant, high-temperature resistant, does not require soil, but the deep fertile and rich humus soil grows well, the flowers are large, and the color is bright.

2.Soil echinacea can be planted in high sun conditions, and saprophytic soil, orchard soil, fine sandy soil and some organic base fertilizer can be used as potting substrate.

3.Water and fertilizerDuring the growth period of Echinacea, sufficient nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium water and fertilizer were applied to promote growth, and phosphorus and potassium water and fertilizer were applied to promote flower growth after budding. Do not use too much water to keep the soil moist, and when the rainy season occurs, the air humidity needs to be controlled and watered to avoid stagnation of roots.

Control moisture in winter.

4.Temperature echinacea loves sunlight and cannot withstand the heat, shaded in summer, potted in a ventilated place. In winter, move indoors to a sunny place, the minimum temperature should not be lower than 1 degree, pay attention to keep warm.

5.Topping echinacea needs to be topped once at the beginning of growth to promote fullness of the shoot type, preferably once a year. The above are the cultivation methods and maintenance points of echinacea.

Echinacea is simple to manage, has the ability to self-sow and reproduce, and is particularly simple to maintain. After the flowers bloom, they bloom in a variety of colors, including red, pink, compound color, white, etc., which are very beautiful, and friends who like echinacea can plant and try it.

Chrysanthemums are basically very fond of light, and this echinacea is no exception, loving light and drought tolerant. If the temperature is not enough, it will not grow at its best. They are not picky about the soil, but if they are sown in fertile soil, they will grow better, and the flowers will be large and beautiful.

The most suitable temperature is 16-24 and above 10 at night.

Light As mentioned above, they prefer sunlight and are adapted to arid conditions. The most comfortable time for them is 14-16 hours a day, so it is very suitable for flower lovers who live a little more south, and it is best to have a high level of light for seven or eight weeks. However, if it is planted in the north, it usually blooms in May, but it can be maintained until September.

Fertilization After planting, echinacea can basically use fertilizer once or twice a week, and magnesium should also be supplemented at the right time to prevent them from being due to nutritional imbalance. In addition, you can also add a certain amount of slow-release fertilizer when planting, so that they can grow better within 3-5 months without lack of nutrients.

Temperature They like the temperature is not the same at different stages, when the growth is better, to keep it at 16-24, at night to 10-16, but at the time of germination is to need a relatively high temperature, it is best to keep it at 22-24, in this state, 2-4 days can germinate.

Okay, now that you know how to take care of such a lovely flower, you're ready to do it.

Echinacea purpurea is a plant of the order Chrysanthemum, the family Asteraceae. Latin scientific name: (echinacea purpurea) alias echinacea, echinacea.

Perennial herb. The inflorescence is black-purple, and the tongue-shaped flowers are rose-purple. Native to the central region of the United States.

It has good cold tolerance and likes sunlight and fertile soil. It has very good garden and medicinal value.

When cultivating echinacea, at least 8 9 hours of long sunshine treatment should be given every day during the growth period, and the temperature should be controlled at about 16 24.

1. Sufficient light

Echinacea purpurea is a long-day plant, during the flowering period, the light time given every day should not be less than 8 9 hours, but also to ensure that there are 7 8 weeks of high-intensity sunlight, during the growth period to control the temperature at about 16 24, in winter when the temperature is lower than 10 to move into the greenhouse to maintain, so as to avoid frost damage.

2. Suitable moisture

Echinacea purpurea has strong drought tolerance, so it is not necessary to water it often during the growth period, it is best to see dry and wet on it, and in the case of high temperature in summer, it can appropriately shorten the watering interval cycle, and spray water mist on the foliage every day to maintain high air humidity, and the weather can be watered once a week when the weather becomes cold, and the potting soil can be kept dry.

3. Fertilize regularly

Regular fertilization is one of the cultivation methods and precautions of Echinacea purpurea, a thin nitrogen fertilizer solution can be applied once a month during the defoliation period in spring, and magnesium sulfate fertilizer can be appropriately applied 1 or 2 times in the case of good growth, and an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer should be added to the pot after planting, so as to flourish the growth of the plant.

4. Pruning treatment

Due to the strong growth of echinacea, it is necessary to carry out proper thinning and topping treatment in spring, remove the advantage of the top of the excessively long, and thinn the branches that are too dense, cut from the base, and clean up the diseased branches and useless branches in time in winter to reduce the consumption of nutrients.

During the growth period, Echinacea purpurea is easy to cause some pests and diseases, the common ones are root rot, yellow leaf disease and cabbage insects, etc., the plant will gradually wither after the onset of the disease, and all the diseased plants can be cleaned up in the early stage of the disease, strengthen the ventilation and air permeability around it, and spray it with thin sodium disulfonate or chlorothalonil solution for prevention.

Light Echinacea is a long-day plant, in the flowering stage of the plant to ensure 14-16 hours of light per day, but also need to maintain 7-8 weeks of high-intensity light, the northern region generally blooms in late May, the flowering period can last until September.

Temperature The temperature of echinacea should be maintained at 16 -24 during the day during the growth period, and the temperature at night should be maintained at 10-16.

Fertilization The dosage of water-soluble fertilizer is 50-75rrg kg nitrogen concentration from radicle emergence to cotyledon stage, 100-150mg kg nitrogen concentration when cotyledons grow to 4 true leaves, and 250mg kg nitrogen concentration after planting, and fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a week per cycle.

Water Echinacea is strong and drought-resistant, so watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry and wet", and wait until the potting soil is dry, and then water, once watering.

Soil Echinacea is not very demanding on the soil, but it grows best on deep, fertile, humus-rich soils.

Reasonable fertilization Magnesium sulfate should be properly supplemented 1-2 times to prevent plant magnesium deficiency.

Also supplement 1-2 times of chelated iron to prevent iron deficiency.

It is recommended to add long-acting slow-release fertilizer to the potting soil during planting.

In winter, pay attention to cold protection In November, the temperature in the northern region is low, and it is necessary to move the echinacea indoors for maintenance, keep the room temperature above 0, and the echinacea can grow healthily.

Pay attention to ventilation Place echinacea in a ventilated and breathable place to maintain air circulation.

1. Temperature.

Echinacea is suitable for growing in warm places, specifically at fifteen to twenty-eight degrees, which is more suitable. It is somewhat hardy, but temperatures that are too low can also cause it to frost damage. Therefore, winter needs to be discussed by region, and areas that are too cold need to be protected from cold.

2. Illumination. Echinacea likes mild light, so astigmatism is more suitable. In spring and autumn, it can be kept in a sunny place without shading. In summer, it is best to shade or put it in a sheltered place. Good light is also helpful for it to bloom.

3. Watering. Echinacea is generally moist-loving. When the growth is fast and when it is flowering, it is necessary to have sufficient water. However, it is enough not to accumulate water and keep it slightly moist. During the dormant period, the water is controlled.

4. Fertilization. It should be used regularly during the growth period, usually once every two weeks. In addition, special care should be taken before flowering, spraying potassium permonate twice.

5. Reproduction. The method of sowing is available. It is more suitable in spring or autumn. Choose a well-drained, deep, fertile place to sow seeds.

Before planting, the land needs to be leveled. It can be sprinkled. After sowing, the temperature needs to be adjusted to about 22 degrees.

After about two weeks, it will sprout.

6. Pruning. In normal times, the main task is to repair the branches and leaves. Topping is something to be paid special attention to, so that there will be more branches and more flowering. Dry branches and leaves need to be disposed of promptly.

The other is the pruning of the flowers. After flowering, it will bloom again after proper pruning, 7. Disease.

Diseases such as "leaf blight" are relatively common, especially in the summer. On the basis of spraying methyl tobuzin and other agents, more ventilation and light transmission can be done, and attention should be paid to controlling the density.

1. Soil: When cultivating echinacea, it is necessary to choose loose and breathable soil with good drainage. 2. Light temperature:

Place echinacea in a well-lit place and keep the ambient temperature at 16-24. 3. Water and fertilizer: During the growth period of echinacea, water should be carried out according to the dryness and wetness of the soil, and thin phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied once a month.

1. Suitable soil

Echinacea first needs to prepare the right soil, it does not have high requirements for soil, but likes to grow in loose and breathable, well-drained and rich organic matter-rich soil, so you must not choose too clay soil when mixing soil, otherwise it may lead to poor growth.

2. Light temperature

Echinacea is a full-sun plant, so it needs to be placed in a sunny place during daily maintenance, and it can be properly shaded at noon in summer. It likes to grow in a warm environment, the best growing temperature is between 16-24, it is not cold tolerant, so it is best to move it indoors to a warm place in winter.

3. Water and fertilizer application

Echinacea is a drought-tolerant plant that is not waterlogged, so it is best to follow the principle of "see dry and wet" when watering it, so as to avoid water accumulation in the soil. It needs to be thinly fertilized during the growing season, so that it can grow better, and it is best to apply thin fertilizer every 10-15 days.