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As the autumn breeze gently caresses, nature gradually dons a golden yellow coat. Our home environment can also be enlivened by adding some flowers suitable for autumn. Among numerous flowers, three types stand out with their easy maintenance, high ornamental value, and strong vitality. These flowers not only root easily through cuttings but also can continuously bloom in autumn.
Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus has unique leaf shapes. The leaves are connected section by section like the claws of a crab. The flowers come in rich colors, ranging from pinkish-white to purplish-red. Christmas cactus likes a warm environment with abundant scattered light. In autumn, it can be placed in a bright place indoors for maintenance. Keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging that leads to root rot. In autumn, the watering frequency can be appropriately increased to meet its growth needs. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing period to promote flower bud differentiation and blooming.
Cuttings propagation: Select robust leaves as cuttings. After drying the wounds, insert them into moist sandy soil. Keep the environment warm and moist. Roots will form in about a month.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, as the name suggests, implies longevity, good fortune, health, and auspiciousness. Although its flowers are small, they cluster together in a riot of colors and have extremely high ornamental value. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana likes abundant sunlight but needs appropriate shading in summer. In autumn, it can be maintained under full sunlight. The suitable growth temperature is 15-25°C. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid frostbite. Follow the principle of "water when dry to moist" and avoid overly wet soil that leads to root rot.
Cutting method: Select robust branches as cuttings. Cut off the lower leaves. After drying the wounds, insert them into vermiculite or perlite. Keep it slightly moist. Roots will form in about two weeks.
Plumbago auriculata
Plumbago auriculata has fresh blue flowers and lush foliage. Plumbago auriculata likes sunlight and should be placed in a position with sufficient light for maintenance to ensure its normal growth and blooming. Keep the soil moist during the growing period and avoid long periods of drought. In autumn, the watering frequency can be appropriately reduced according to the weather conditions. Apply a 腐熟 liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every half month to promote plant growth and blooming.
Cuttings propagation: Select semi-lignified branches as cuttings. Cut off the lower leaves. Insert them into moist substrate. Keep the temperature at around 20°C. Roots will form and the plant will survive in about a month.
In this golden autumn, you might as well try planting these three easy-to-maintain and highly ornamental flowers, Christmas cactus, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, and Plumbago auriculata, at home. Through simple cuttings propagation, you can make your garden evergreen and in full bloom all year round.