Cultivation methods and precautions of monkey face flower

How to grow monkey face flower

soil

To grow monkey face flower, you should use loose, well-drained soil. First put expanded clay or broken tiles in the flowerpot, then sprinkle base fertilizer, and finally put the medium.

Light and temperature

Monkey King likes cool climates, is cold-resistant, but is afraid of high temperatures and frost, and prefers a growing environment with sufficient light. For the cultivation of monkey face flower, the suitable growth temperature is between 15℃ and 28℃. It needs to be kept warm in winter, and the temperature for wintering should not be lower than 10℃. In terms of light, except for the strong light in summer, direct sunlight can be given in other seasons. When the temperature is high and there is strong light in summer, shade is needed. If conditions permit, monkey mask flowers can be kept in a greenhouse in winter.

Watering and fertilizing

When growing monkey flower, you need to ensure that the soil is moist and has sufficient fertility. Watering and fertilizing generally require small amounts and frequent fertilization. Fertilization requires that various growth elements are relatively evenly distributed. Do not apply only one element. It is better to apply fertilizer thinly and frequently. When watering, you need to be careful to ensure that the air is relatively dry and not too humid. On rainy days, you should be afraid of rain.

Precautions for the cultivation of monkey face flower

Reproduction method

Monkey flower is mainly propagated by sowing, which can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division. The newly divided small plants need to have their roots trimmed and disinfected. After being potted, they need to be watered thoroughly once and then placed in a shaded environment for maintenance.

Pests and diseases

Common diseases of monkey flowers include leaf spot and powdery mildew, and insect pests include aphids. When monkey flowers are attacked by diseases and pests, timely measures must be taken and pesticides must be used to spray and kill them.

Flowering Management

Generally, in order to better appreciate the flowers, they need to be placed near the southeast doors and windows when grown indoors to extend the flowering period and increase the number of flowers. You can also promote branching and more flowering by pinching.