This flower blooms for more than 300 days a year, elegant and fresh, and is an excellent choice for potted plants

This flower is elegant and graceful, fresh and lovely, blooming for more than 300 days, and is an excellent choice for potted plants!

Lewisia, also called bitterroot, is native to the central mountain ranges of the West Coast of the United States. Its natural flowering period runs from early spring to summer, and with proper care, the flowering period is even longer. Lewisia has verdant leaves, and its flowers are elegant and graceful, fresh and lovely, making it an excellent choice for potted plants!

"Lewisia"

Water: Lewisia is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves, and is relatively drought-tolerant. Its roots are quite sensitive to moisture. Generally, the watering principle is: do not water until the soil is dry, and when you do water, water thoroughly. During the hot summer, watering should be controlled, keeping the potting soil on the dry side to prevent root rot. In winter, it should also be kept appropriately dry, which helps it survive the winter.

Temperature: The optimum growing temperature for Lewisia is 12-18°C. If grown outdoors, it needs to be covered with film for insulation during low temperatures in autumn and winter. In spring and autumn, it is best to keep it in a sunny, warm place. In summer, provide appropriate shade, avoiding direct sunlight at noon to prevent sunburn.

Light: Lewisia is very sensitive to light. More sunlight can induce flowering, and during seasons with insufficient light, it should also be given supplemental light. Generally, it is best kept in a place with ample sunlight.

Fertilizing: Lewisia blooms abundantly, so it is generally fertilized 1-2 times a month, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Propagation: Sowing can be done in spring and autumn. Mix Lewisia seeds with perlite, place them in a refrigerator at 5°C for 2 weeks, then move them to a 10-20°C environment to germinate. Once the sprouts turn white, they can be sown.

Lewisia can also be propagated by division. Cut the offsets from the mother plant, let the wounds dry, place them on the potting soil, and they will quickly take root.

Lewisia is beautiful and easy to grow

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