What are the cultivation methods and precautions of yellow candy flower?

Yellow candy flower cultivation method

The yellow candy flower belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is an evergreen shrub. It is generally planted by cuttings and can grow to about 1-2 meters. It is relatively heat-resistant but not cold-resistant and prefers a warm growing environment.

When planting yellow candy flowers, leaf mold or peat soil is generally used. When maintaining it, it is best to place it in a place with sufficient light. However, when the light is strong, it needs appropriate shade. There should also be sufficient water to keep the soil moist. In summer, it is best to water it once a week.

Watering method

The yellow candy flower is not very drought-resistant, but is more resistant to water and humidity, so you need to water it frequently and keep the soil moist at ordinary times. During the growing season, you need to increase the amount of water so that it can grow better.

Fertilization method

When fertilizing the yellow candy flower, some foliar fertilizer is usually applied to avoid fertilizer damage caused by the roots coming into contact with the fertilizer. The concentration must be low when fertilizing. During the growth period, fertilizer can be applied once every ten days.

Pruning methods

When the yellow candy flower is in the seedling stage, it needs to be pinched to allow it to grow better. Normally, some dead branches and diseased branches should be cut off to avoid infection.

Precautions for growing yellow candy flowers

When cultivating yellow candy flowers, you need to pay attention to the fact that they must be kept in a well-ventilated environment at ordinary times, and they need to be repotted after about two years of maintenance. This is usually done in spring so that it has sufficient nutrients to grow.