Cultivation methods and precautions of purple cicada flower

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Purple cicada flower likes to grow in acidic soil with good drainage and fertile soil. When preparing the soil, mix some rotten leaves and charcoal ash into the soil. This kind of soil is acidic and suitable for its growth.

2. Light: This is a kind of flower that likes sunlight very much. You should try to expose it to the sun as much as possible to ensure its normal growth. However, it needs to be shielded from the sun during the summer and cannot be exposed to the scorching sun. It can accept normal direct sunlight.

3. Temperature: It is a plant that is not resistant to high temperatures. It is best not to exceed 35℃ in summer. It grows best in an environment of 23-30℃. It is not very cold-resistant, so try to keep the temperature above 15℃ in winter so that it can survive the winter safely. So try to move it indoors for maintenance in winter.

4. Water: Purple cicada flower needs more water when growing. In spring and summer, it needs to be watered once every fifteen days. In autumn and winter, it only needs to be watered once a month. During the rainy season, pay attention to drainage to avoid waterlogging that may cause root rot.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Repotting: It is better to repot in spring every year. Note that you need to change the soil when repotting, and then choose some fertile soil with good drainage.

2. Pruning: At the end of the flowering period, pruning should be done well. The withered flowers should be cut off and the yellow leaves should also be cut off. This can promote its healthy growth and prevent diseases and pests.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Rot disease: Reddish-brown spots will appear on the leaves, which will grow larger and spread to other places over time. Cut off the diseased leaves as soon as possible, disinfect them with quicklime, and then use chlorothalonil for spraying and prevention.

2. Rot disease: After the disease occurs, the leaves will turn yellow. The plants should be isolated first, and the diseased leaves should be cut off, and thiophanate-methyl should be used for spraying.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be grown indoors? Since the purple cicada flower likes sunlight, it can be kept indoors if the indoor lighting is good. But if the lighting conditions are poor, you should avoid keeping it indoors.

2. How long is the flowering period: Its flowering period will last for three to four months. It is recommended to apply some fertilizer before flowering, which will help its flowers bloom better and be more ornamental.