1、 Cutting method:

1. Selection and treatment of cutting branches. The branch selection is the simplest. Just cut a branch directly from the existing mature plant. The excess leaves within five centimeters above the shear opening shall be removed, and only two leaves remain. Leave the branches in a well ventilated place for three days. After drying, immerse the cut of the flower branch into the rooting solution, which can ensure the rooting speed and increase the survival probability. It should be noted that if a branch is soaked once, too much will be counterproductive and inhibit the growth

2. Selection of flower plate and soil. Because longevity flower is aerial rooting, it has requirements for air permeability and drainage. Therefore, it is best to choose a clay basin with drainage holes at the bottom with good air permeability. The soil can choose sandy soil or buy drained soil directly in the florist

3. Early planting and moisturizing. Directly insert the branches into the soil, expose the top, and pour water after fixing. There is a simple and convenient way to moisturize: take a transparent plastic bag large enough to completely cover the flower pot, cut a few holes on the top to breathe, and then put it on the pot until it begins to take root two to three weeks later

4. Later watering and thermal insulation. Longevity flower likes temperature and is afraid of cold. It is cold in winter. It is best to put it in a ventilated and sunny place with a temperature of about 15 degrees. When the soil is dry, water it about once a week. Don't forget to cover the plastic bag after watering in the first two or three weeks. When watering, water it thoroughly until there is water leakage from the drainage hole. Note that if there is a bottom tray, pour the water from the bottom tray and put it back to the basin bottom, otherwise it is easy to rot

2、 Maintenance matters:

1. Pick the heart and hit the top. For the longevity flower, the growth period is too high and too long, which is not conducive to the flowering and density in the later stage, so we must pick the heart and top in time to divide more lateral branches. When it grows to five pairs of leaves, it is necessary to pick the middle three pairs and leave only two pairs, and then repeat the operation when the lateral buds grow another five pairs, about two or three times; For branches that are too long or have too few side branches, the upper part shall be cut off directly, leaving only two pairs of leaves at the bottom

2. apply fertilizer. The application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can help the bud to be dense and prolong the flowering period. It can be applied half a month or once a month according to the growth situation. Proper application of nitrogen fertilizer during the growth period is also conducive to growth

3. Pest control. Powdery mildew is the most common disease of Changshou flower. It can be prevented by spraying special fungicides about once a month. Pay attention to the back of leaves when spraying