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Let's talk about Pericallis hybrida in the varieties of Asteraceae today. Its flower shape presents a clustered blooming. Each small flower is telling its own story. When gathered together, it is very lively and spectacular. At the same time, the flower colors are diverse. Some are white, some are peach red, etc., just as colorful as a paint palette.

Its flower language conveys a happy atmosphere, so it is very suitable for giving to relatives and friends. The flowering period is extremely long and can last from winter to summer. In the flower market, it is mostly planted in pots. Generally, you can make a deal for about 10 yuan. In terms of maintenance, they like a warm environment. The suitable growth temperature is around 10-20°C. You can place it in a position facing east with sufficient scattered light. In summer, avoid direct strong sunlight to prevent the leaves from being burned. In winter, ensure that it receives enough sunlight. It is best to place it closer to the sunlight outside the window at noon.

In terms of soil, usually the shopkeepers in the flower market match with garden soil. When hardening occurs later, you can choose a mixed substrate composed of leaf mold, peat soil, perlite and a small amount of sand. In this way, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be added as base fertilizer to allow it to obtain sufficient nutrients during the growth period. In addition, during the flowering period, a thin fertilizer can be applied every half a month or so, such as liquid flower fertilizer or diluted organic fertilizer to provide additional necessary nutrients for the plant.

In terms of flowerpots, it is best to choose those with multiple drainage holes at the bottom. This can prevent water from accumulating and causing root rot. Generally, those with good air permeability are mostly made of ceramic or plastic.

In terms of daily maintenance and watering, Pericallis hybrida belongs to the Asteraceae family and originally does not require much water. It is recommended to thoroughly water it once when the surface soil is a little dry. Follow the principle of "water when dry and wet when wet". It is best to keep the soil in a slightly wet state without water accumulation. In an extremely dry environment in autumn, you can spray mist in time to increase the surrounding humidity, but be careful not to spray it on the flowers to avoid rot diseases.

Taking good care according to the above maintenance points, your Pericallis hybrida can show exuberant vitality at home, bloom colorful flowers, and add a warmth and vitality to the home environment.