What are the management and care methods for forget-me-not
Forget-me-not, also known as scorpion grass, is a plant of the genus Myosotis in the family Boraginaceae. Because the name forget-me-not has a very good meaning, it has also become a flower that many couples give to each other, and it has great economic value. So how should forget-me-not be managed?
Forget-me-not
I. Soil and planting:Forget-me-not likes dryness and should be grown in deep, slightly alkaline sandy loam. For example, apply decomposed organic fertilizer and slow-release compound fertilizer, then evenly turn them into the soil; select excellent varieties, sow after seed dressing, and spray with Xin Gao Zhi Mo to preserve moisture, prevent water evaporation, prevent soil crusting, isolate sources of pests and diseases, and increase the germination rate. Plant at the required spacing between plants and rows. The planting depth should be such that the substrate is slightly higher than the root crown. After planting, the temperature should be kept at 15°C for two months to help the plants pass through the vernalization stage, which is beneficial for normal growth and flowering.
II. Growth management:During the growing period, water and fertilizer are very important for forget-me-not. It likes a dry environment with good drainage and is averse to waterlogging, so the amount of watering should be properly controlled throughout the growth period. While applying sufficient base fertilizer, topdressing should be done every season. Insufficient fertilizer will lead to a decline in flower quality and yield. Spray Xin Gao Zhi Mo to preserve fertilizer and moisture. Spraying Hua Duo Zhuang Di Ling at the bud stage can promote longer flower bud branches, brighter flower colors, richer fragrance, and a longer flowering period.
III. Netting and support:To produce high-quality forget-me-not cut flowers, it is usually necessary to set up netting to support the flower stems. The specific method is to set up a layer of netting support with 25 cm x 25 cm or 30 cm x 30 cm nylon net at 20-30 cm above the ground before the plants bolt.
What is the price of forget-me-not flowers, and a complete guide to forget-me-not cultivation methods
Forget-me-not is a plant of the genus Myosotis in the family Boraginaceae, and it is also the state flower of Alaska. As a perennial herbaceous plant, the whole plant of forget-me-not is smooth and hairless, and its stems are unbranched. Most of its leaves are basal and spread flat on the ground. Today, I am bringing you the cultivation methods for forget-me-not. I hope you will like them.
[Growing environment]
Forget-me-not has very strong adaptability. It likes a dry and cool climate and especially avoids damp heat. It likes sunlight and is drought-tolerant. The most suitable temperature for its growth is between 20-25°C, and it is best grown in loose, fertile, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.
[Cultivation methods]
Fertilizer and water management: During its growth period, the total amount of fertilizer applied must not be too much. Topdressing during its flowering period is beneficial for improving the quality and yield of cut flowers. Generally, 30% can be used for topdressing, while phosphate fertilizer can all be applied as base fertilizer, and topdressing is generally used once per season.
Netting and support: If high-quality forget-me-not cut flowers are to be produced, it is usually necessary to set up netting to support the flower stems. The specific method is to set up a layer of netting support before the plants bolt.
Soil and planting: Forget-me-not likes a dry environment, and also likes deep, loose, and airy soil. It grows best in slightly alkaline sandy loam. If there is decomposed organic fertilizer and slow-release compound fertilizer, evenly turn them into the soil after application. After planting, the temperature should be kept below 15°C for 2 months, which will help the plants pass through the vernalization stage and is also more beneficial for normal growth and flowering.
[Price]
The market price of forget-me-not is generally around 265, while the member price is around 211. Forget-me-not is generally used for wedding dress packaging.
[Precautions]
When trying to extend the flowering period, it is best to keep the indoor temperature at 15-20°C, which can extend the flowering period by about 5 days. The higher the temperature, the shorter the flowering period. If kept at around 10°C, the flowering period is relatively longest. Air humidity should also be increased to help with freshness preservation. The method is to spray water on the leaves, stems, or the surrounding environment, which can alleviate the shriveling and wilting of carnations.
Furthermore, water must never be sprayed on the petals. Spraying water only on the leaves and stems can keep the leaves fresh, green, and tender, but spraying it on the petals and flowers will directly shorten the flowering period and will also cause the flowers to rot. This must absolutely not be done.
Note that the frequency of changing the water should be based on temperature. When it is above 20°C and below 30°C, change the water once every 1-2 days. At 15-20°C, change the water once every 3-5 days. At 10-15°C, changing the water once a week is enough. Also, each time the water is changed, promptly rinse the mucus off the stems or use scissors to cut off a small section at the very base of the stems to expose a fresh cut surface, which will increase water absorption and thereby keep the fresh flowers opening well.
As long as the temperature and humidity are handled well, it does not matter much if sucrose, vitamin C, salt, aspirin, and the like are not added.
Planting methods and care management for forget-me-not
Besides being ornamental, forget-me-not is also a kind of statice and has certain medicinal value. Some flower enthusiasts like forget-me-not very much and will cultivate it themselves on their balconies at home. The cultivation difficulty of forget-me-not is not high, but if you want your forget-me-not to look good, you need to pay attention to adopting some small tips when cultivating it.
Forget-me-not
1. Planting: Forget-me-not likes dry, fertile, well-aerated, slightly alkaline sandy loam. For the growing medium of forget-me-not, decomposed organic fertilizer and slow-release compound fertilizer can be evenly mixed into the soil. The planting spacing between plants and rows for forget-me-not is 30 cm x 40 cm, and the planting depth should be such that the substrate is slightly higher than the root crown. After planting forget-me-not, the temperature should be kept below 15°C for 2 months to help the plants pass through the vernalization stage, which is beneficial for the normal growth and flowering of forget-me-not.
2. Light: Forget-me-not likes ample sunlight but is averse to high temperature and high humidity, so it should normally be given ample light. Insufficient light will cause the leaf clusters of forget-me-not to become lush, affecting flowering or even preventing flowering, but shade measures should be taken well in summer.
3. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature for forget-me-not is 22-28°C. Air temperatures above 30°C or below 5°C are not conducive to the growth of forget-me-not. Therefore, for forget-me-not planted in spring and summer, when the seedlings have not undergone low-temperature treatment, the time for entering the greenhouse needs to be delayed so that they fully receive low temperatures and complete vernalization.
4. Watering: Drainage facilities must be provided when planting forget-me-not to prevent waterlogging. Forget-me-not likes slightly moist soil but is averse to water accumulating at the roots. Normally, the soil should be kept as slightly moist and on the dry side as much as possible.
5. Fertilizing: Before planting forget-me-not, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied to the soil, preferably 50 kg per mu, and deeply turned into the soil. When forget-me-not grows 6-8 leaves, apply a 0.1% urea solution once as topdressing. When forget-me-not bolts and produces flower stems, apply a 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution 2-3 times as topdressing.
6. Pests and diseases: The diseases of forget-me-not include gray mold, powdery mildew, viral disease, and so on. Gray mold can be controlled by continuously spraying 800-1000 times diluted chlorothalonil or thiophanate-methyl 3-4 times. Powdery mildew can be controlled by spraying fenarimol and the like. For viral disease, measures such as promptly pulling out and burning diseased plants and spraying insecticides to prevent insect transmission of the disease are mainly adopted.