1. Select varieties

For potted plants, first select varieties, and dwarf double petal varieties are the best. In the seedling stage, select those seedlings with light green leaves, long oval shape and large notch on the edge of the leaves

2. Flowerpots should be of appropriate size

When selecting flower pots, it is best to have a diameter of about 25 cm, then prepare the culture soil and disinfect it properly, then apply base fertilizer to the bottom of the pot, and plant 3 plants in each pot

3. Select the culture soil

When preparing the culture soil, it is best to use loose and fertile slightly acidic soil, which can be mixed with rotten leaf soil and river sand

4. Suitable light

It likes semi shade environment. If there is too little light, it will have fewer flowers and lighter leaf color; If the light is too strong, the leaves will turn yellow. So it's best

5. The temperature should be appropriate

The best temperature for its growth is between 18 and 24 degrees. When it is higher than 27 degrees, it will grow poorly, so it should be properly shaded in summer; In addition, in winter, it cannot be lower than 12 degrees

6. Water properly

After planting it in a pot, pour water on it and put it in a cool place. After about 3 to 4 days, put it in a place with good ventilation and light. But don't water too much, or it will rot

7. Apply light fertilizer

In the growth period, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer should be applied to it once every 7 to 10 days. When fertilizing, do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it will blossom very little. In addition, when it is budding, a little phosphate fertilizer can be added to make the flowers bigger and more colorful

8. Picking heart and seed

When it grows 9 leaves, it needs to pick its heart, which can promote the growth of branches. When it grows to 40 cm high, we should make a support for it. In addition, if you want to keep the seed, you need to harvest when the pod turns yellow and does not crack