Verbena can be bought for just 10 yuan; sow in summer and enjoy the flowers in autumn
Verbena has brilliant flower colors and blooms profusely. It is usually cultivated as a garden ornamental. Verbena also has a long flowering period, which is why it is so favored by flower enthusiasts. Verbena can be sown all year round. Generally, if sown in summer, you can enjoy the flowers by autumn, and the flowering period lasts up to 5 months. However, some flower enthusiasts do not know the method, which often leads to the death of verbena. So how should verbena be cared for?
Verbena care methods
Verbena likes a warm environment and is not cold-tolerant. As long as the temperature drops below 5°C, it will go dormant. Therefore, in winter, verbena needs to be moved indoors for care. In summer, it can be cared for outdoors, but be careful that the temperature does not exceed 26°C. Shade and moisture retention can be provided so that verbena can grow vigorously.
Maintain sufficient moisture
Verbena is a water-loving plant, but in normal care you must pay attention to watering techniques. Too much or too little water is not good for the plant's growth. Too much water will not only cause leggy growth, but may even lead to root rot and death. Too little water is not good for maintaining the flowering period, and the flowers will produce seeds early, so watering must be done in the right amount.
How to prune verbena
Verbena needs timely pruning of dead leaves and spent flowers, which can extend the flowering period. Dead branches, weak branches and spent flowers can all be cut off together. Do not be reluctant. Then, according to how dry or moist the soil is, do not water if it is not dry. In this way, verbena will grow vigorously.
How to remove pests from verbena
What verbena worries about most is pests and diseases such as whiteflies and scale insects, which cause great damage to the plant's flowers and leaves and can even affect the flowering process and the quality of the blooms. Therefore, in normal care, pay attention to pest removal for verbena. Specialized insecticides will do.
Flower enthusiasts now have a certain understanding of how to grow verbena. If verbena is to grow well, in addition to watering, pruning and pest removal, fertilizing is also very important. Organic fertilizer can be used for verbena. During the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied to promote flowering and preserve the blooms. At the same time, choose soft, moist soil so that verbena can take root faster and bloom abundantly!