How to Grow and Care for Calliandra: 3 Simple Points to Easily Grow Calliandra
The Calliandra plant is short and compact with uniquely beautiful flowers, making it a fairly common ornamental tree for home gardening and urban landscaping. So what should you pay attention to when growing Calliandra? Today we'll briefly cover, from three points, the growing methods and care tips for Calliandra~
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1. Soil Selection
The soil for growing Calliandra should ideally be loose, fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Calliandra prefers soil that is fairly deep and rich in nutrients.
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2. Temperature Control
Plants of the genus Calliandra all like to grow in warm, high-temperature climates. The suitable growing temperature for Calliandra is between 25-32°C; within this temperature range it can grow very well. Calliandra is not cold-tolerant. When winter temperatures are on the low side, potted Calliandra can be moved indoors to overwinter.
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3. Watering Method
Calliandra likes a warm, humid growing environment. When watering normally, follow the general principle of "water when dry, and water thoroughly when you do." When the surrounding air is fairly dry, you can spray water around it to increase humidity.
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