How to grow calyx spurredii at home

Growth conditions of calyx spur

The calyx spurred flower is slightly shade-tolerant, but not cold-tolerant. It is often damaged by frost below 5 degrees. It has strong adaptability to the environment and is very easy to cultivate and manage, but it prefers an environment with good sunlight. It has strong adaptability to the soil, but is more suitable for planting in sandy loam with good drainage and is resistant to waterlogging.

How to grow calyx spur

The calyx spurred flower likes a warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees. It is not cold-resistant, and the temperature in winter needs to be above 5 degrees. It is suitable for maintenance in a sunny environment, which is beneficial to its flowering and growth. Appropriate shading is needed in the summer, and it can receive more light at other times.

Watering the calyx

The calyx likes a humid environment and needs to be watered in time during the growth period. The watering should not be too little or too much, just keep the soil moist. It is not tolerant to a watery environment and its roots are prone to rot. You can increase watering in summer and control watering in winter. It is better to keep the soil in the pot dry.

Fertilization of calyx spur

A thin layer of fertilizer can be applied once half a month after the calyx and flower growth period, but nitrogen fertilizer alone cannot be used, as it will affect the flowering of the plant. Stop applying nitrogen fertilizer in autumn and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and stop fertilizing in winter.

Calyx spurredum pest control

There are very few diseases and pests of the calyx spurredii. Occasionally, aphids or snails may appear. You can dilute the medicated oil with water or spray it with neutral laundry detergent to kill the aphids. For snails, you can spray the snail-killing granules on the potting soil. A common disease is root rot. You need to control watering and use green copper emulsion or root rot killer to irrigate the roots.

How to grow calyx spurredii at home

For the potting medium of the spurred flower, it is recommended to use fertile, loose, well-drained soil, which can generally be made by mixing loam and sand in proportion. The air humidity should be between 50% and 60%. In the hot and dry summer, in addition to watering, you should also spray water on the surrounding ground to create a moist and cool environment.

Precautions for the maintenance of calyx spur

The calyx spur grows rapidly and needs to be pruned during its growth period. When it grows to a certain height, it can be topped several times to promote branching, control the height of the plant, shape the tree, and enhance the overall ornamental value of the plant.