How to grow statice (limonium), an introduction to statice cultivation methods
The entire flower stem of statice looks like mist from a distance, with a kind of hazy beauty, and it is especially loved by today's young people. The hidden love words of statice speak the words that lovers cannot say to each other. Growing a pot of statice as a symbol of love between two people is, just thinking about it, a particularly beautiful thing. Below, the editor introduces the cultivation methods of statice.
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Sowing time for statice
Generally, sowing from March to June is suitable, and in the south it can be done in all four seasons. The suitable temperature for seed germination is above 20°C. If conditions permit, a greenhouse or modern facilities can be used to control temperature and retain moisture, so sowing can be done earlier or in batches.
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Cutting propagation of statice
Cutting propagation can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn, and can also be done indoors or in a greenhouse in winter. Cut strong current-year branches as cuttings, cut them into 5 cm long sections (leave one leaf at the upper end and one node at the base), insert them into a fine sand pot, with the insertion depth at 2/3 of the cutting length, and water thoroughly after insertion. Place the pot in a cool, ventilated place, cover it with a glass pane and spray water frequently to retain moisture. After 10 days they can take root, and after several more days, remove the cover, stop watering and harden the seedlings for 3 days, then they can be potted and planted out.
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Cultivation tips for statice:
After statice is potted and planted out, it should be watered thoroughly. In winter, attention should be paid to keeping it warm. Its most suitable growth temperature is 16-18°C during the day and 10-13°C at night, and the lowest temperature must not be below 0°C, otherwise it will suffer frost damage or freeze to death. After winter begins, old withered leaves should also be removed to promote sprouting the following spring. When the temperature rises back to 7-10°C, fertilizer and water management should be strengthened, with quick-acting nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium applied as top dressing. After flowering, shade nets should be used promptly to provide shade, so as to lower the air temperature and soil temperature, which can extend the flowering growth period.