The latest cultivation methods and precautions for New York aster
New York aster, also known as New York purple aster, is a plant with very strong reproductive capacity. It is mostly used as an indoor potted ornamental or to arrange flower beds, and can also be used as a filler flower in flower baskets or vases to set off the main flowers. It has diverse varieties, and some are native to our country, but the new varieties introduced from the Netherlands are better because their plants are shorter and more suitable for ornamental use. Next, Qinong Web will introduce to everyone the cultivation methods and precautions for New York aster.
I. Growth habits of New York aster
New York aster likes a ventilated and moist growing environment. It has strong adaptability, can tolerate drought, poor soil, and cold, and likes environments that can receive sunlight. New York aster has very loose requirements for soil, and can grow even when nutrients in the soil are not abundant, but it prefers to grow in fertile, loose sandy soil.
II. Cultivation methods for New York aster
1. Light and temperature
New York aster likes a growing environment with sufficient sunlight, so it needs to be maintained in a sunny place. In terms of temperature, New York aster likes a warm environment, is cold-tolerant and can also tolerate high temperatures. It is relatively easy to overwinter in winter, and in the Northeast region it can also overwinter in the open ground.
2. Watering and fertilizing
New York aster can tolerate drought and poor soil, but this does not mean it does not need reasonable watering and fertilizing. Before planting New York aster, a sufficient amount of base fertilizer needs to be applied to ensure the soil has enough nutrients, and during the growth period of New York aster, a thin fertilizer needs to be applied once every 2 weeks to make the plants grow vigorously and bloom more. Watering should also be done reasonably. Daily watering should follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet. In dry weather, more water should be given, and spraying water can be used to maintain air humidity.
3. Soil
As Qinong Web introduced earlier, New York aster does not have high requirements for soil and can tolerate drought and poor soil, but it is best cultivated and planted in fertile, loose sandy soil.
III. Precautions for cultivating New York aster
1. Pests and diseases
During the growth process, New York aster can be infected by many pests and diseases, including powdery mildew, mosaic disease, rust, etc., and can also be harmed by pests such as aphids. Once New York aster is found to be infected with pests or diseases, timely treatment is needed, spraying pesticides, and during cultivation, attention should be paid to ventilation and humidity control.
2. Pruning
New York aster is relatively tolerant of pruning. During the growth process, timely pruning can make New York aster branch more and bloom more.
3. Spindly growth
In order to make New York aster bloom more and grow vigorously, it is necessary to maintain the supply of water and fertilizer, but if there is too much water and fertilizer, spindly growth may occur, so watering and fertilizing should be reasonable.
The above is what Qinong Web introduces to everyone about the cultivation methods and planting precautions for New York aster. Planting New York aster does not require very careful maintenance. It is suitable for beginners to cultivate, and is also suitable for office workers working in cities to keep at home to decorate the family environment.