Breeding essentials of moth and butterfly flowers

Sowing time

The sowing and breeding of moth and butterfly flowers is mainly carried out in autumn, from the late August to the early October

Sown soil

For the sowing and reproduction of moth and butterfly flowers, the soil mixed with rotten leaf soil, garden soil and bran ash can be used as the medium of seedbed for sowing. Before sowing moth and butterfly flowers, the seedbed needs to be watered enough and sown after the water penetrates

Sowing and propagation of moth and butterfly flowers

How to sow

Sprinkle the prepared seeds of moth and butterfly flowers evenly on the prepared soil. A layer of soil needs to be sprinkled on the seeds. Because the seeds of moth and butterfly flowers are large, the last covered soil should also be thicker, not less than 3mm

Post sowing management of moth and butterfly flowers

Moth and butterfly flowers are sown and propagated. Generally, they can emerge about a week after sowing. Before emergence, a shading net needs to be built on the seedbed for shading, which can cool and moisturize. After emergence, the shading net should be removed so that the seedlings of moth and butterfly flowers can get sufficient light. In the early stage of seedling growth, watering should be controlled. Divide seedlings in time and control the height of plant growth of moth and butterfly flowers

Transplanting and colonization

Basically, seedling transplanting can be carried out when the seedlings of moth and butterfly flower grow 3-4 leaves. First use a smaller pot to raise seedlings, first shade and maintain them, and then give them normal light

When the small seedlings of moth and butterfly flowers grow to 6-7 leaves, they can be put into pots. Flowerpots with a diameter of about 15cm are generally selected. It is best to carry the original soil when transplanting< span>