How to grow noon flower

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Since its origin is in Africa, which is a region with relatively low latitudes, it prefers higher temperatures and has poor cold resistance. Therefore, it can usually be kept between 20 and 30 degrees. In winter, a temperature above ten degrees is more suitable.

2. Light: Midday flowers prefer a sunny environment. Generally speaking, during the growth and flowering stages, there must be sufficient sunlight, otherwise it will affect normal growth and flowering. But too strong light should be avoided as much as possible, otherwise it will harm the leaves and its flowers.

3. Watering: Noon flower likes moisture, but it is also afraid of waterlogging. Its habits require us to have high watering requirements. It needs to be kept slightly moist but not too wet, otherwise it may cause some diseases. In winter, you should not water too much.

4. Fertilization: First, mix a sufficient amount of base fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer, into the soil during planting. After that, fertilization can be done once every half a month. You can use cake fertilizer water and dilute it before use.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by sowing seeds or directly sowing them in pots, which is the "pot sowing" method. Breeding is best from March to April. The main considerations when selecting the substrate are air permeability and drainage, and base fertilizer is added. Soak the seeds in warm water for a while before sowing. After sowing, cover with a layer of soil and keep it moist. It will be ready for transplanting around June.

2. Repotting: It is okay to repot once a year or two. When choosing new soil, the factors to be considered can refer to the selection of soil during propagation. After repotting, keep the temperature appropriate and block out excessive light.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: We mentioned above that noon flowers are afraid of waterlogging, so too much water will lead to "root rot", which is a special disease that causes root rot. It can be treated with chemicals and assisted by measures such as water control and root pruning.

2. Pests: There are many types such as "aphids" and "red spiders". If the number is large, it is best to use pesticides to control them.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: The midday flower is non-toxic, so don’t worry.

2. Can it be kept at home: Yes. It can be used for viewing, and its size is relatively small, so it does not take up too much space when placed at home.