Regarding the growth of stone flowers, many people think that every day looks the same, the growth is too slow and the management is complicated. Although grotesque shapes are loved by many people, it is precisely because of this misleading that many people are ignored. Generally, rock flowers are sown and propagated in March and April, and emerge about 6- 15 days after sowing. At 3 months, the seedlings can grow to the size of mung beans. By the end of 10, the plant can reach 12mm by increasing the light amount and time. Every year, stone flowers shed their skins and new plants grow in them.
How to break the dormancy of the original stone flower?
We found that the decisive factor of stone flower dormancy is temperature, followed by light. To break the dormancy of stone flowers, we must start from this aspect. The practice shows that as long as the temperature is kept at 15-28 in late spring and early autumn, the annual seedlings can grow all the year round with less nitrogen fertilizer and thin phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and 70% shading, and the daily illumination time can be shortened to 5-7 hours, forming a temperature difference of 8- 10. At ordinary times, the temperature at home is kept at 15~28 all the year round, and stone flowers can grow all year round.
How to speed up the growth of raw stone flowers?
Under the condition of controllable temperature, after beginning of winter in northern China, the old leaves of Shihua burst open for the first time before the Spring Festival on sunny windowsill or closed balcony with heating. At this time, it is necessary to apply fertilizer properly, increase the amount of water slightly, and don't block the light, because ultraviolet rays have been discounted when sunlight passes through the glass. Turn over the culture medium every half month to avoid damaging the root system. It is not until early April that the new leaves will grow to the size of the old ones.
What soil do you choose for potted stone flowers?
Like other succulents, stone flowers are cultivated in soil. Grasp the overall two points: loose and breathable, rich in organic matter. Clivia soil in the market can be selected, and 1/3 perlite or vermiculite can be added as the cultivation substrate, and a small amount of calcium superphosphate can be added. Although it's not a fleshy special soil, it's still quite practical. When planting Lithospermum Sinkiangsiensis, the pot thickness is 3-4cm, and the brick thickness is 2cm. Put some rotten sheep manure or oil cake, then add mixed culture soil to the edge of the pot 1cm, slightly compact it, and carefully loosen the roots of Lithospermum Sinkiangsiensis seedlings with a jack such as a bamboo stick and squeeze them from all sides to the joint of rhizomes. It doesn't matter if individual plants shake slightly.
What fertilizer is used for raw stone flowers?
Through the practice of many flower lovers, decomposed sheep manure is the best base fertilizer for stone flowers. But there is very little sheep manure. Let's talk about something practical. A mature potassium fertilizer can be selected, mixed with a small amount of phosphorus and calcium, supplemented with trace elements and nitrogen fertilizer, which can effectively promote the growth of plant roots, make the plant roots grow well, make the leaves full and shiny, increase the number of cracked heads, and easily blossom and bear seeds. You can also choose foliar spraying fertilizer, commonly used foliage flower nutrient solution. When old leaves appear in New Ye Meng, urea is directly applied, with 6-8 large plants and 3-4 small plants to promote the rapid growth of new leaves. However, water in new cracks must be prevented from causing plant rot. Fertilization should be carried out at the same time as watering. Try to apply thin fertilizer as often as possible, and don't be impatient to avoid fat damage.