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How to grow Moluccella laevis? A step-by-step guide to the planting method
Moluccella laevis, also known as shell flower, collar flower and elephant's ears, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Moluccella in the Lamiaceae family. Its flower shape is unusual, with a lipped corolla, simple and elegant, and the flowers resemble shells. Various garden cultivars are now available. It is commonly used as a filler flower in floral arrangements, and can also...
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How to Plant Bowl Lotus Seeds? A Detailed Guide to the Complete Planting Method
Many flower lovers start growing bowl lotus from seeds, and without experience it is hard to get them to bloom in the same year. Today the editor will explain how to grow bowl lotus. Key points for growing bowl lotus 1. Sowing time: lotus seeds have no dormancy period, only...
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How to grow a banana shrub bonsai? A complete care guide
The banana shrub (Michelia figo) is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and flowers that have a banana-like fragrance. When in bloom, the flowers hang downward half-open, looking both shy and as if smiling without smiling, which makes them endearing. The banana shrub is native to the southern provinces and regions of South China, and it grows wild in Dinghu Mountain, Guangdong, where it is found on shady slopes...
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How to grow autumn spinach? Detailed guide to autumn spinach cultivation techniques
Spinach cultivation: growing techniques for autumn spinach
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Detailed Guide to Planting Bougainvillea and Points to Note
To plant bougainvillea, select a 20cm woody branch, remove the leaves at the bottom end, plant it into the growing medium, then cover with a layer of glass, and keep it in a ventilated, shaded place; after one month it can be exposed to sunlight. During the planting process, pay attention to moisture retention; you can spray and fertilize with an aqueous solution of monopotassium phosphate, and after it survives, transplant it into a pot. Note that when it first sprouts, do not rush to transplant it.
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How to Plant Lotus Seeds? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Planting Method
To plant lotus seeds, first select the seeds, scarify and soak them, then transplant once the roots grow to about 10cm; after transplanting, the water layer should not be too deep, about 3-5cm. Choose soil rich in humus, keep plenty of light, control the water at 3-5cm in the early stage, maintain the temperature at 23-33°C, and there is no need to fertilize frequently.
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Can Lotus Be Grown Without Soil? A Detailed Guide to Soilless Cultivation
Lotus can survive without soil, but soilless cultivation is quite difficult; you can choose to pour nutrient solution into the water. When growing it, insert the seed lotus rhizome diagonally into the pot and add a small amount of fertilizer. In autumn and winter, transplant it indoors for dormancy.
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A Complete Guide to Planting Ornamental Lotus
There are two ways to plant ornamental lotus: growing from seeds and planting rhizome divisions. For seed planting, the seeds need to be nicked in advance; the water should be changed frequently during cultivation, and the seedlings can be transplanted after sprouting. For rhizome division planting, this should be done in March-April: insert the rhizome diagonally into the soil, then place it in sunlight; after it sprouts, deepen the water level to 3-5cm.
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How to Propagate Aloe? A Detailed Guide to Common Propagation Methods
Aloe is mainly propagated by division, which can be done when you observe side shoots growing out. Divide the plant into several parts, let them dry, then plant them into the soil, press down the soil, and water thoroughly. It can also be propagated by cuttings, using the leaf-cutting method. Choose healthy leaves, cut them off, let them dry, then insert them into a special soil mix and keep them in a ventilated spot.
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How to grow Echeveria agavoides 'Red Dawn'? A complete guide to care techniques
To grow Echeveria agavoides 'Red Dawn', use soil that is breathable and well-draining. You do not need to water it too much; keeping the soil moist during the growing season is enough. Generally, watering once every half month is sufficient. Try to give it a growing environment of 20-30°C and provide it with plenty of light. In summer, shade it appropriately and open the windows for ventilation. It can be propagated by leaf cuttings.
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