1. Breeding environment

(1) Soil: the main requirements are good drainage, loose and breathable, and rich humus. Rotten leaf soil and peat soil can be mixed, and xiaodui river sand and perlite can be added. If possible, a small amount of base fertilizer can also be added

(2) Temperature: plants like warmth, preferably 20 to 35 degrees. It is not resistant to cold. It will be damaged by cold below five degrees. In order to ensure the normal growth of the second year, the temperature in winter is better than 10 degrees

(3) Illumination: like scattered light, not exposed to direct light. The usual maintenance should be based on scattered light, and its position should be moved in time in case of strong light

(4) Watering: according to the weather, more water can be poured if it is hot, and less water can be poured if it is cloudy and rainy. It can also be watered in summer according to the season; The amount of water should be less in winter

(5) Fertilization: the fastest growing stage is in May and June. Fertilizer and water need to be applied every one to two weeks, and compound fertilizer can be used. In addition, organic fertilizer containing nitrogen can be applied in summer

2. Change Basin

The pots need to be changed every two to three years, and the soil can be prepared according to the previous requirements. In addition to soil, pots can also be changed, preferably mud pots or glazed pots

3. Pest control

Scattered tail sunflower is easily affected by pests, such as red spider, whitefly and so on. It needs to be sprayed with Omethoate EC of 40% concentration, and the leaves and roots should be sprayed. At the same time, pay attention to ventilation