How to Grow Pocketbook Plant? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Cultivation Methods
When we talk about the pocketbook plant, we naturally think of a poached egg. In fact, there is no connection between the two. The pocketbook plant is mainly distributed in the South America region, and its flowers are shaped like a small purse, with bright and rich colors, making it a very suitable ornamental flower. Today Qinnong Network will take everyone to get to know the cultivation methods of the pocketbook plant.
I. Growth Characteristics
First, let us introduce the growth characteristics of the pocketbook plant. The pocketbook plant likes a cool and humid environment, and is neither tolerant of high temperatures nor cold. The pocketbook plant likes sunlight, but at the same time cannot be scorched by summer sunlight, so in summer it needs to be shaded. At the same time, the pocketbook plant needs to grow in a well-ventilated environment, and its requirements for soil are also quite strict. Below let us take a specific look at the cultivation methods of the pocketbook plant.
II. Cultivation Methods of the Pocketbook Plant
1. Soil
The pocketbook plant needs to grow in loose, well-drained sandy loam soil, and the soil's air permeability and nutrients should be good. At the same time, a small amount of bone meal should be added as a base fertilizer, and it should also be subjected to high-temperature sterilization before use.
2. Temperature
The most suitable growth temperature for the pocketbook plant is around 15°C. If the temperature is higher than 20°C, the growth and flowering of the pocketbook plant will be affected to a certain extent. If the temperature is kept at around 10°C during flowering, the flowering period can be extended to a certain degree. At the same time, the nighttime temperature during growth and the overwintering temperature of the pocketbook plant must not be lower than 10°C.
3. Light
As introduced earlier, the pocketbook plant is a flower that relatively likes light. The length of light exposure determines how early or late flowering occurs. For example, if after November the daily light time is increased by 3 hours, then by the end of the following January there may be a possibility of flowering. Therefore, when planting, before October the pocketbook plant should be shaded by 30%. After entering November and until March of the following year, no shading treatment should be given. After March, it should be shaded again. If the light is too strong and no shading treatment is carried out at the same time, the pocketbook plant will very easily suffer from damping-off disease.
4. Water
Drought will lead to poor plant development, while excessive moisture will cause root rot. Here it must be emphasized repeatedly that the soil's drainage must be good. In addition, when watering, do not dirty the leaves. The leaves of the pocketbook plant have fine hairs, and once dirty, the leaves will also rot. Usually, water can be sprinkled around the flowerpot, which can increase air humidity. Do not spray water on the flowers during flowering, so as to avoid affecting seed setting.
5. Fertilization
The pocketbook plant likes fertilizer, but do not apply concentrated fertilizer. During the growing period, fertilizer can be applied once every half month. Just like watering, avoid contaminating the leaves. If leggy growth of stems and leaves occurs, fertilization should be stopped immediately.
The above are the cultivation methods for the pocketbook plant introduced by Qinnong Network, and we hope they can be of some help to everyone. The flowering period of the pocketbook plant is usually in early spring. At this time there are originally very few flowers blooming, and coupled with the very bright colors of the pocketbook plant, it can add even more color to this season.