Cultivation methods and precautions of Shibazakura

One stem of Shibazakura can produce multiple branches, so it is also called flowering ground cover. It is extremely cold-resistant, drought-resistant, barren-resistant, and high-temperature-resistant, and has a strong adaptability to the environment. Therefore, it is a very easy-to-cultivate flower. If you have a yard, you can use it to grow a sea of ​​flowers.

How to grow Shibazakura

1. Soil

Shibazakura prefers soil with good air permeability. If planted in the ground, it is best to choose a place with good drainage and no water accumulation. It is most appropriate to choose a loose, breathable and well-drained ceramic pot. Avoid using porcelain pots.

2. Sunshine

Shibazakura likes plenty of light and can also be grown in semi-shady environments. It needs more than 3-5 hours of sunshine a day. If there is insufficient light, it will easily grow too tall, and the leaves will be thin and slender. It will also bloom in small quantities and the flowers will not be bright.

3. Fertilization

Shibazakura is a plant that tolerates poor soil, but it can grow better with proper fertilization during the growth period. You can add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer when planting, and then use Huaduoduo No. 1 to irrigate the roots once a week. You can also add a little thin liquid fertilizer when watering as topdressing. In the early stage of flowering, use Huaduoduo No. 2 or phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

4. Watering

Shibazakura is relatively drought-resistant, so be careful not to let the soil in the pot be too wet or waterlogged, otherwise it will easily cause the stems to rot. Generally, follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry. In spring and autumn, water it about every 5-7 days, every 3-5 days in summer, and once every 10 days in winter.

5. Temperature

Shibazakura is extremely cold-resistant. In the Changbai Mountain area where the temperature can drop to minus 44 degrees Celsius in winter, Shibazakura can spend the winter outdoors. It can remain evergreen when the temperature is below minus 8 degrees Celsius and can withstand high temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius, so Shibazakura is a plant that can be grown from south to north.

Precautions for the maintenance of Shibazakura

1. Pruning: Pruning should be done during the growth period of Shibazakura, especially after the flowering period, when weak branches, overly long branches and unsightly branches should be cut off to allow ventilation and light to pass through, laying a good foundation for secondary flowering.

2. Pests and diseases: There are relatively few pests and diseases for Shibazakura potted plants. Common pests and diseases are red spider mites, nematodes, powdery mildew and leaf blight. If it is red spider mites, you can use cypermethrin to spray for prevention and control. If it is nematodes, you can use dichlorvos. For powdery mildew and leaf blight, you can use methyl thiophanate.