Cultivation Techniques and Planting Management Points for Trachelium
Trachelium, also known as throatwort, originated in the Mediterranean region. It is unfamiliar to many people. Its flowers grow densely, giving a hazy impression, like flowers in fog, which is how it got its name. Its flowers are small and elegant, with rich colors, and look very endearing. Trachelium is quite popular, and many friends want to grow a pot themselves but do not know the specific method. Below we will take a look at its cultivation techniques.
Growth Habits
Before growing it, we should first understand its habits and make preparations for cultivation. Trachelium prefers a warm and humid environment and is not cold-tolerant, meaning it is suitable for growing in southern regions. If growing it in the north, a greenhouse environment is needed in winter or the plants must be moved south to overwinter. Its demand for light is relatively strong; insufficient light will affect its growth during the bud stage. In winter, when light is insufficient, we can use incandescent lamps for artificial lighting.
Propagation Methods
Propagation methods are divided into seed sowing and division.
Seed sowing: Prepare 1 gram of seeds (about 600-1000 seeds), scatter the seeds in a flower pot. The pot is best a large one. Keep the temperature at about 18°C, and they will germinate in 1 to 3 weeks. After germination, place them outdoors in a sunny area for all-day sunlight, and they will bloom after about 20 weeks.
Division: Division propagation is more commonly used. Select robust plants and separate them from the roots. Generally, 2-3 plants are planted in one pot. Water after planting, likewise keep the temperature at about 18°C, move to a sunny area, and transplant once the plants have grown steadily.
Cultivation Techniques
1. Temperature: Whether by seed sowing or division propagation, the suitable growth temperature for Trachelium is about 18°C. Temperatures that are too high or too low will both affect its growth, and in severe cases can cause death.
2. Light: Trachelium has a relatively strong demand for light. Insufficient light will delay flowering growth. In addition, extending its sunlight duration can inhibit its plant height. Use incandescent lamps to illuminate the plants, making the daily light duration reach more than 16 hours.
3. Watering: During cultivation of Trachelium, pay attention to drainage and waterlogging prevention during the rainy season. During the flowering period, if drought occurs, pay attention to watering. In summer, evaporation is high, so the amount of watering needs to be appropriately increased. In winter, reduce the amount of watering.
4. Fertilizing: Choose fertile and moist sandy loam soil for cultivation, and fertilize once a month during the growing period.
5. Pruning: Trachelium is mainly pruned after the flowering period. Promptly cut off spent flowers to avoid nutrient consumption, provide sufficient nutrients for the next flowering, and ensure dense blooming.
The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods of Trachelium. I believe everyone has also gained some understanding of how to grow Trachelium. As long as you pay attention to the above points, you can ensure that Trachelium blooms splendidly.