How to raise winter red

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has a strong resistance to high temperatures and can grow outdoors in the summer without being affected. It will not become dehydrated even in high temperatures, but will grow well. The temperature suitable for its growth is between 23 and 32 degrees. However, it is afraid of cold, so it needs to be transplanted and grown indoors in winter, or kept warm. It cannot spend the winter directly outdoors.

2. Watering: The flowering time is from the winter of the current year to the spring of the next year, which is exactly the opposite of normal plants. Therefore, it does not need too much watering during the flowering period. You only need to keep the soil slightly dry. Do not water it too much, otherwise it will not bloom normally, and there should be no water accumulation.

3. Light: It is a light-loving plant and needs full sunlight. Sufficient and warm sunlight will make the plant grow more vigorously. If there is not enough light, it will grow poorly. At the same time, flowering and light are closely related. When the light meets the requirements, its flowers will be brighter and bloom more luxuriantly.

4. Fertilization: During the breeding period, fertilization twice in spring and autumn is crucial for growth. Both times of fertilization must be sufficient, and attention should be paid to watering after fertilization, so as to facilitate better absorption.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Sowing and cuttings are two important methods. Both methods are recommended to be carried out in spring. Although it blooms in winter, germination requires warm and comfortable temperatures. After both cuttings and sowing, proper watering is required and sunlight is also needed.

2. Pruning: During the growth period, some side branches that grow too densely can be cut off. This will increase the light transmittance and make the flowering more perfect. At the same time, some of the dead flowers should be trimmed off to facilitate the next flowering and normal growth in the coming year.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Too much watering can cause leaf spot disease, which can be controlled by spraying wettable powder.

2. Pests: Aphids will appear and chew the branches and leaves of the plant, affecting the final ornamental value.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic and can be raised with confidence.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, it will bloom in winter.