How to grow peacock flower? Detailed growing methods and precautions

The peacock flower has a long flowering period and is easy to manage. It takes only about 60 days from sowing to flowering, making it one of the ideal flowering plants to cultivate. So how do you grow potted peacock flower? Let the editor of Tuliu.com introduce it to you one by one below.

How to grow peacock flower?

1. Pot and soil selection

The peacock flower is a perennial twining herbaceous vine. It likes to grow in partial shade and prefers loose, breathable, well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil.

2. Watering

The peacock flower is a moisture-loving plant, so the soil in the pot should be kept moist. In spring and autumn, water once every 3-5 days; in summer, water once in the morning and once in the evening; in winter, water once every 10-115 days. Of course, the specific amount and frequency of watering should be determined according to actual conditions. Just do not let the soil dry out or allow water to accumulate in the pot.

3. Fertilizing

Fertilizing should be mainly with nitrogen fertilizer, followed by phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. It can be done together with watering. Generally, fertilizer is dissolved in water at the recommended ratio and poured around the roots. This can be done with each watering, but the prepared concentration should be dilute rather than strong. Light fertilizer applied frequently is preferable.

4. Repotting

If the pot seems too small, you can repot and change the soil. If the pot is not too small, try not to change the soil. For soil replacement, peat soil is preferable, mixed with a small amount of perlite, which can ensure both breathability and sufficient nutrients. Be careful not to use ordinary soil, otherwise the plant will not get good air circulation and may suffocate.

The peacock flower has relatively few pest and disease problems and is not difficult to grow. It also has a certain air-purifying effect. You can try growing a few pots at home.