What are the planting methods and precautions for Consolida ajacis (rocket larkspur)?

Many flowers are very common yet easily overlooked by us, and one kind of flower we are going to learn about today is one of them. In many regions, on hillside grasslands or hilly mountain terrain, a rather slender purple small flower grows, and if you look carefully you will find that its ornamental value is actually very high, and it is Consolida ajacis (rocket larkspur). Next, the editor will introduce its planting methods to you.

How to plant Consolida ajacis

1. Selection of soil

Consolida ajacis is relatively suitable for growing in a relatively fertile soil environment, so when we choose the soil for cultivating Consolida ajacis, we can choose humus-rich clayey soil, which is relatively fertile. We can also choose another kind of sandy soil, which has relatively good drainage performance. When choosing sandy soil, try to make the planting soil layer for Consolida ajacis deeper.

2. Management of water

Consolida ajacis is relatively afraid of waterlogging, so we must control the amount of water given to Consolida ajacis every day, and avoid excessive watering that causes waterlogging; in the rainy season, pay attention to drainage. When watering, we must master the "alternate dry and wet" method. When Consolida ajacis enters the flowering period, we should water a bit more to keep the soil moist, which can slightly extend the flowering period.

3. Application of fertilizer

Consolida ajacis likes a fertile environment, and we can appropriately apply more fertilizer to maintain soil fertility. Apply potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer 1 to 2 times before the flowering period, which helps Consolida ajacis bloom. Under normal circumstances, applying a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer during the growth period of Consolida ajacis is enough.

4. Control of temperature and light

Consolida ajacis likes sunlight and is suitable for planting and growing in places with sufficient sunlight and relatively cool weather, but Consolida ajacis is very afraid of high temperature and summer heat, so in summer, good work must be done to prevent heat and lower temperature; in summer, Consolida ajacis can be moved to a relatively shady place for planting. Keep the daytime temperature at 20-25 degrees, and at night the lowest can reach 13 degrees.

Planting methods and precautions for Consolida ajacis

1. Planting methods for Consolida ajacis

1. Consolida ajacis is commonly propagated by sowing. It can be sown in spring and autumn, and autumn sowing is better; after sowing, it germinates in about 2 weeks. If the temperature is too high, instead the seedlings will emerge unevenly.

2. Consolida ajacis is a taproot flower with few fibrous roots, so direct sowing is best, and it is not tolerant of transplanting. If transplanting is needed, small seedlings should be transplanted with a soil ball when they have 2 true leaves, otherwise the survival rate will be affected. When first transplanting, the pot should be small; after the seedlings grow larger, change to another pot once, and apply dry manure as base fertilizer.

3. Keep the soil moist during the flowering period, which can prolong the ornamental flowering period. The seeds mature from August to September. Because the seeds that bloom first mature first, and after maturing the follicle naturally splits open, they must be harvested in time to avoid scattering.

4. The fruit ripening period of Consolida ajacis is not uniform, and after ripening it naturally splits open, so it should be harvested in time. Generally, in June, harvest the already mature seeds 1-2 times first, and in July select the superior ones and harvest all of them, dry them in the sun and thresh them.

2. Precautions for Consolida ajacis

1. Cutting propagation is carried out in spring; when new leaves grow to more than 15 cm, cut off cuttings and insert them into sandy soil. Division propagation can be carried out in both spring and autumn, generally dividing once every 2-3 years. Daily management is to appropriately topdress nitrogen fertilizer before flowering, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer when flowering begins, and prevent lodging when used as cut flowers.

2. Common diseases include black spot, crown rot and chrysanthemum leaf blight nematode, which harm leaves, flower buds and stems. It can be prevented and treated by spraying 500 times diluted 30% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. Pests include aphids and noctuid moths, which can be killed by spraying 2000 times diluted 10% chudanjing emulsifiable concentrate.

Efficacy and effects of Consolida ajacis

1. Medicinal efficacy

Consolida ajacis has certain medicinal efficacy; it can relieve pain and activate collaterals, dispel wind and remove dampness. Consolida ajacis can be used to treat symptoms such as hemiplegia, rheumatic pain, food accumulation and abdominal distension, and cough; external use is mainly for treating carbuncles, sores, ringworm and scabies.

2. Ornamental effect

Consolida ajacis is called the "pretty lady" of European gardens. Its appearance is upright from the start, the plant is robust and straight, the leaves are verdant and elegant, the purple flower inflorescences are full, the flowers are dense, and it is full of romantic color, and it is often used to decorate gardens.

When does Consolida ajacis bloom

Consolida ajacis will bloom when it grows to a certain stage. Under normal circumstances, the flowering period of Consolida ajacis is from March to May of the year.

Before the flowering period, you can appropriately apply more fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium. When the flowering period arrives, you can appropriately water more to keep the soil moist, which can extend the flowering period to a certain extent.

Consolida ajacis is still relatively common in the southern regions of our country, and has strong ornamental value and medicinal value. Its flowers are very beautiful when blooming, and the number of flowers is also relatively large. Flower lovers who want to plant it can sow it in spring or autumn, and it will generally germinate in about half a month.