Dragon bone flower is suitable for lazy gardeners, but these aspects of care need attention
Among the cactus family, there is a strange species, and that is the dragon bone flower. The dragon bone flower's appearance is full of bold dominance, its three-angled stems covered with small thorns, and seen from afar, it looks just like a jagged and bizarre dragon bone linked section by section, no wonder people abstractly call it dragon bone flower? So, is such a strange dragon bone flower easy to grow? And what problems need attention? Below, the warm little home old gardener editor will introduce their own experience to everyone, hoping to be of some help to friends.
Several years ago, a friend gave the old gardener editor a dragon bone flower. At that time, dragon bone flowers were still relatively rare, and the price was very high. Therefore, the old gardener editor protected it especially carefully, watering and fertilizing attentively, hoping it could grow quickly. However, the result was the opposite of what was wanted, and this dragon bone flower's growth was continuously not very good, its stems withered, its leaves yellow and dry, as if half dead and half alive. What exactly caused this? Therefore, the editor hurriedly looked up relevant cultivation materials.
Through understanding, it was learned that to grow dragon bone flower well, one must do scientific and reasonable management work, among which light, fertilizer, soil, and temperature are especially important.
First, light control
Light has a great influence on the growth of dragon bone flower. During cultivation, sufficient light should be provided for it, and it is best to choose a sunny place, as this is more suitable for the rapid growth of dragon bone flower. However, there is one point everyone needs to note: in summer when sunlight is intense, a shade awning should be built for the dragon bone flower, so the leaves are not scorched by the sun.
Second, how to fertilize
Because the dragon bone flower plant is relatively large, it needs more nutrients. Especially during the peak growth period, sufficient fertilizer must be applied for it. The editor's method is to evenly mix granular compound fertilizer into the potting soil, then spray some inexpensive alum fertilizer water, and this can basically satisfy the growth needs of the dragon bone flower.
Third, soil mixing
Relatively speaking, dragon bone flower does not have high requirements for soil. Ordinary cultivation soil is fine, but the soil's air permeability and drainage must be ensured. Otherwise, root rot is easily triggered. After all, it is still relatively drought-tolerant, and its growth habit determines the nature of the soil it needs.
Fourth, temperature management
Dragon bone flower is native to tropical regions and is very sensitive to temperature. Therefore, during cultivation, the environmental temperature must be well controlled. Because the editor's home is in a northern region, the temperature is relatively cold, especially in summer, and insulation work must be done well. If the environmental temperature falls below 10°C, the dragon bone flower is easily frostbitten. Generally, it should be moved to a room with heating. Summer and spring are fine, and growing it outdoors is still acceptable.
The above are a few experiences of the editor in growing dragon bone flower. In summary, growing dragon bone flower is still quite suitable for lazy gardeners, and I hope it can bring everyone some help. How much more do you understand about growing dragon bone flower?