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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Herbaceous plants are colorful flowers and are quite popular, often planted along fences and flower pots on arches in summer. Beautiful, healthy flowers in a variety of colors can be planted in patterns for effect. Here is a guide on how to grow and care for herbaceous plants that you can refer to.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Planting Preparation

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   Buy a herbaceous seedling from your local nursery. During the spring, most nurseries sell herbaceous seedlings in a variety of colors, and you are free to choose the seedling you prefer. You can buy 1 or more different types of herbaceous plants to make the garden more colorful.
   • There are three popular varieties of apricot blossom, each with a different color and petal size. Like Tom Thumb Tom with large, dark flowers; Super Elfin breed is pale in color; and Swirl herbaceous apricots are orange and red in color and have a swirl on the petals.
   • It is easier to plant the herbaceous plants from seedlings compared to sowing seeds, but if you like, you can buy seeds to propagate yourself. If you want to propagate with seeds, you should sow in January to get ready for spring planting. Gently press the seed into the seedling mixture and remember to keep the nursery tray moist and maintain the temperature at 21 ° C.

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   Keep the seeds moist before planting. Without sufficient watering, the herbaceous apricots will easily dry out. Whether you buy seedlings or plant your own seeds, make sure to keep them moist enough until you're ready to pot or plant them in the ground.

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   Find a suitable place to plant your tree. Herbaceous plants can do very well when planted in pots, and in the garden. This flower likes coolness, so choose areas with partial shade throughout the day. Make sure the soil is always moist but well drained, because herbaceous apricots are susceptible to mildew if standing water for a long time.
   • To determine if the area is well drained, observe: if after a heavy rain the area becomes stagnant, you will need to add peat or other mixture to the site to help it drain. better water. If the water drains out, this is a great place to grow herb apricots.

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   Plant your plants when the soil is warm. If you live in a cold climate, avoid planting herbaceous apricots while the weather is still cold, and wait until the soil has gotten warmer to prevent the plants from freezing. Planting too early will cause the plant to wilt and die.

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   Prepare your soil. Field apricot varieties prefer fertile and slightly moist soil. You can dig the hole about 30 cm deep then mix the soil with organic fertilizer or some kind of fertilizer. If you are potted, you can buy nutrient-rich soil from a store. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Planting and Caring of Herbaceous Plum

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   Dig holes and plant trees. Dig the holes deep enough to fit the plant's roots and then place them in the ground or pot. The pits can be 8-30 cm apart, depending on your preference. Gently press the soil around the trunk. After planting, remember to water the herbaceous apricots.
   • Herbaceous plants can be planted together to make a fence of flowers. You can plant in boxes 5-7.5 cm apart.
   • Alternatively, you can use hanging baskets for planting. The herbaceous plant will soon develop and cover the gaps between the trees.

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   Keep the soil wet. Field apricot varieties will quickly wither without water. Water around the roots in the morning every few days. Avoid watering in the evening, as plants are susceptible to rot and waterlogging when exposed to extreme humidity.
   • Potted plants will likely dry out more quickly than plants grown in the ground, so you may need to water the pots regularly.

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   Fertilize. You can use a slow-release fertilizer according to the instructions on the package or water the liquid fertilizer every few weeks. advertisement

Advice

• Cut the herbaceous stem at least once to keep it from getting too thin. You can soak the cut cuttings in water to grow roots, then plant new plants.

Warning

• Avoid over watering. If you water too much, it will create conditions for mold growth and plant rot. If you're wondering if you need to water the plant, check with your finger if the soil around the plant is damp.

What you need

• Gourd the land
• Fertilizer
• Flower pot
• Hanging basket
• Country
• Peat moss