Can Dragon Bone Flower Purify the Air? A Detailed Guide to Its Cultivation Methods
The original name of Dragon Bone Flower is actually Selenicereus undatus (night-blooming cereus). Quite an imposing name, isn't it? It has the ability to absorb computer radiation, is relatively easy to propagate and manage, and has a unique shape, making it deeply loved by people. The flowers of the Dragon Bone Flower are large and imposing, and since it belongs to the Cactaceae family, cacti give people the impression of plants with extremely strong vitality that grow in deserts. So growing a pot of Dragon Bone Flower at home not only adds a sense of boldness to the home but also adds a lot of vitality. Most importantly, it can purify the air. What I'm sharing here is the cultivation method for Dragon Bone Flower.
Cultivation Methods for Dragon Bone Flower
1. Selection of potting soil: For potted Dragon Bone Flower, it is best to use a potting soil made by mixing equal amounts of humus soil, garden soil and river sand, then adding a small amount of bone meal or plant ash. In South China and southern Fujian, it can be grown in the open ground, often planted beside walls or large trees so it can climb. In northern regions, it is only suitable for indoor cultivation and must be potted, but it needs sufficient light, otherwise it will easily grow poorly in dark places over time. During the growing season, fertilizer and water should be sufficient, generally applying a decomposed liquid fertilizer once every half month. The optimal growth temperature is 25°C to 30°C. Before winter, move it indoors to a place with sufficient light. In winter, watering should be controlled and fertilizing stopped, and keeping the temperature at around 8°C is enough for it to overwinter safely. It is sensitive to low temperatures, and below 5°C the stem segments are prone to rot. Selenicereus undatus has aerial roots and can attach to walls, old trees or overhanging rocks. When the fleshy stems extend, pay attention to timely guiding and arranging them according to ornamental requirements to improve the ornamental effect.
2. Temperature setting: Dragon Bone Flower likes a warm environment, is not cold-tolerant, and fears frost. In winter, the temperature should be above 10°C for smooth overwintering, and it should be given an appropriate amount of even light, not lower than 7°C, to avoid frost damage.
3. Watering: It likes moisture and also tolerates a certain degree of drought. During the 1-2 months of winter dormancy, it can survive even if watered only once, so the amount of watering should be controlled; too much watering will cause root rot. In spring, water once every 10 days or half a month, along with daily spraying. In summer, water once a day in the morning or evening.
4. Fertilizing: During the growing period, Dragon Bone Flower can be given a light fertilizer once every 15-20 days, such as granular compound light fertilizer or homemade alum fertilizer water, which can promote plant growth. Mainly, do not apply fertilizer that is too concentrated, as it easily causes fertilizer damage and root rot problems.
5. Sunlight: Although Dragon Bone Flower is sun-tolerant, it is not mainly grown for its flowers, so in summer it should be given appropriate shading to benefit its growth. For Dragon Bone Flower kept indoors for ornament, it should be placed as close as possible to a window near sunlight so it can get more sun and grow well.
6. Pruning: When a newly cultivated plant grows to 10-15cm, the tip can be removed, and for new branches only the 3 better-growing branches at the top of each angle need to be kept. When the plant grows to 20-25cm, remove the top again, and afterward, each time it branches, remove the top at 10 cm longer than the previous branch length, and note that the direction of the retained branches should be determined according to the viewing angle. A Dragon Bone Flower pruned in this way has a full shape and is highly ornamental.
Dragon Bone Flower is a climbing shrub, with sword-like stems, huge flowers and fruits like fireballs. Its stems are emerald green, its flowers are large and white, and its fruits are red as fire. It is widely planted in tropical regions, so planting it in the ground at the corners or edges of exhibition greenhouses can display a tropical rainforest scene. The highlight of tropical rainforest charm is the variety of forms, the riot of colors, and the expanse of verdant green, and Dragon Bone Flower happens to have emerald green stems and large, imposing flowers. Moreover, Dragon Bone Flower belongs to the Cactaceae family, giving the feeling of growing in tropical desert places, so it truly shows the full flavor of a tropical rainforest.
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