Pericallis hybrida care & growing tips

The optimal growth temperature of Pericallis hybrida is between 12℃ and 16℃. It should not exceed 26℃ in summer and 5℃ in winter. Farming Pericallis hybrida uses slightly acidic soil that is loose and breathable. Water every two days. Water thoroughly. It applies fertilizer every half a month and guarantees a lot of light for more than 5 hours every day.

1. Temperature care for growing Pericallis Hybrida

Pericallis hybrida loves growing in a warm and humid environment, and its optimal temperature is between 12℃ and 16℃. Summer temperature should not exceed 26℃, too high will cause plant growth, and cause plant wilt phenomenon. When we grow and care for Pericallis Hybrida in winter, the temperature should not be lower than 5℃, so as to prevent cold, lest pericallis hybrida will freeze to death.

2. Soil care for growing Pericallis Hybrida

A Pericallis hybrida is suitable for planting in the soil which is fertile, loose and breathable. When we grow and care for Pericallis Hybrida, the mixture of humus and sandy soil was prepared in a 1:1 ratio. Diluted nitrogen fertilizer was applied in the soil, and small gravel was buried in the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate the drainage and ventilation of the plant root system.

3. Watering care for growing Pericallis Hybrida

A Pericallis hybrida is afraid of waterlogging, so how can a pericallis hybrida be raised? Maintain plenty of water, water every two days, and water thoroughly. When you tap the earth, you hear a muffled sound. When we grow and care for Pericallis Hybrida in summer, the temperature is high, increase the number of watering, always ensure that the soil moist state.Winter is not conducive to root drainage, watering once half a month can be.

4. Fertilization care for growing Pericallis hybrida

Pericallis hybrida loves fertilizer. It adds fertilizer every half a month. The liquid nitrogen fertilizer was selected and the thin fertilizer was applied to the plants. Flowering period should also be used with potassium dihydrogen phosphate, let the flowers bloom more enchanting. When we grow and care for Pericallis Hybrida, do not contaminate the stems and leaves each time you apply fertilizer, so as not to burn the plant and hinder later growth.

5. Lighting care for growing Pericallis Hybrida

A Pericallis hybrida is a kind of light loving plant, which guarantees more than 5 hours of light per day. It's best to keep it in a bright place. If left in the shade, the leaves will curl and turn yellow. When we grow and care for Pericallis Hybrida, to avoid the summer plants being exposed to the sun, do shading treatment. In winter, the sun is not strong, and can be put outside to grow.