1、 Curing method

1. Soil: for safflower, it is suitable to grow in fertile and well drained soil. Nutrient soil needs to be prepared for domestic breeding. Sandy loam, peat soil and sand are mixed according to 5:2:1, which not only has strong drainage capacity, but also provides certain nutrients

2. Light: Safflower has strict requirements for light. It needs a certain amount of light and can't be exposed to the hot sun. Indoor breeding needs to be shaded in summer, or put in semi shade and receive light in the morning or evening. In winter, it should be placed on the balcony to receive long-term light

3. Watering: I prefer a humid environment for safflower, but it is not resistant to waterlogging. Watering should control the amount of water and do not allow ponding in the basin soil. In addition, sprinkle water around regularly to improve air humidity. For domestic breeding, windows should be opened regularly to prevent bacteria from breeding in humid environment

4. Fertilization: Safflower has a high demand for fertilizer. Fertilizer should be applied every half a month during the growth period, and fertilizer should be stopped during flowering. Add fertilizer in time after flower withering to promote its growth. Wait until the fertilizer is stopped at the end of autumn to let the plant go into dormancy

2、 Reproductive skills

Safflower can be propagated by sowing, ball splitting and cutting. The split ball method is more suitable for domestic use, which can be combined with changing pots. After taking out the plant from the basin, peel off the small bulb on the head and plant it separately into a new basin

3、 Pest control

1. Diseases: common diseases include spot disease and virus disease. It is necessary to cut off the diseased branches and leaves, soak the bulbs in formalin, dry them and replant them

2. Pest: the main pest is red spider, which can be sprayed with dicofol