Cultivation methods and precautions of Scutellaria barbata

environment

It likes a warm, dry, well-lit environment. It is drought-resistant, avoids waterlogging, and has strong adaptability.

Planting

Mainly cultivated by cuttings. After cutting the branches, place them in a shaded environment for one day. The next day, insert them directly into plain sand. After watering, let them take root in a warm environment. Rooting is easy.

temperature

It likes warmth and is not cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20~30 degrees Celsius.

illumination

It is sensitive to light and is a strong sun-loving flower. It is not shade-tolerant. In the hot summer weather, which is the peak period of plant growth and flowering, it also needs sufficient sunlight so that the plant can bloom luxuriantly and with bright colors.

Watering

Because the fleshy stems and leaves can store water, they have strong drought resistance and can grow and bloom even in relatively dry conditions. However, in order for the plant to grow and bloom well, it also needs to be supplied with appropriate water.

Pests and diseases

There are pests and diseases such as rust and hawk moth.

Overwintering of seedlings

After the Frost Descent solar term every year, move the double-petaled sunflowers indoors to a sunny place. After winter begins, place it inside a glass window and let the soil in the pot be a little drier, so it can safely overwinter.

Precautions

Avoid excessive moisture and waterlogging. More than 7 feet thick can easily cause the plant's stems and leaves to grow too long, or even root rot and death. When a cold wave comes, it needs to be maintained inside the window. Adequate light is required throughout the growing period for the plant to grow and bloom normally.

Now that you have learned how to raise it, try it yourself!