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How to care for Red Hot poker

Written by Maggie

Jan 06 2021

How to care for Red Hot poker

Red Hot poker looks prosperous, it is more eye-catching. Red Hot poker is suitable for pot cultivation plants, can also be planted on the ground or cut flowers ornamental. How to care for Red Hot poker leaves drying or curly? Let's learn together.

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Red Hot poker leaves drying care

The Red Hot poker leaves are dry because of sunburn caused by strong light exposure. Proper shade protection should be applied. Red Hot Poker needs to be watered promptly to replenish water and keep the soil moist. Every time Red Hot Poker is fertilized, the fertilizer should be diluted and applied. Control the temperature between 20 ~ 30℃, and move Red Hot Poker indoors for maintenance in winter. The following are details of Red Hot poker leaves drying care.

1. Strong light irradiation

Red hot poker is light-loving and full of sunshine exposure. Red hot poker can realize continuous flowering through continuous photosynthesis. In summer, strong sunlight and prolonged sunlight can cause sunburn on Red Hot Poker leaves, causing dry leaves. Red Hot Poker shall be moved to a well-ventilated and bright place in the room for proper shade protection.

2. Sufficient water

Sufficient moisture can promote the continuous growth of Red Hot poker, which requires timely watering and water supplementation. As temperatures rise, water the soil once a day to keep it moist. Lack of water causes Red Hot Poker leaves to dry out. Water thoroughly every time to avoid the accumulation of water and root rot.

3. Proper fertilization

In the process of fertilizing Red Hot Poker, the fertilizer should be diluted and then used. If the concentration is too high, root burning will occur, causing the leaves of Red Hot Poker to dry up. Apply NPK fertilizer to Red Hot Poker in time to make sufficient nutrient supplement. Turn over soil after fertilization to increase soil permeability and effectively promote root absorption.

4. Temperature  

Red Hot poker likes a warm environment and the suitable growth temperature is between 20 ~ 30℃, which can effectively promote the growth and flowering of Red hot poker. When the environment is dry, you can spray water in the air and on the surface of the leaves to cool down and moisturize them. As the temperature drops in winter, Red Hot Poker needs to be moved indoors for maintenance to avoid frostbite caused by low temperature.

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Red Hot poker leaves curly care

The Red Hot Poker leaves are curly and need to be watered more quickly to keep the soil moist. Red Hot Poker should be properly shaded in the summer when the sun is strong. Control the temperature between 20 ℃ and 30℃. In winter, move Red Hot Poker to the room for growing. Apply N, P and K fertilizer in time to make sufficient nutrient supplement and effectively promote the absorption of Red Hot Poker root. The following are details of Red Hot poker leaves curly care.

1. Increase watering

Red Hot Poker likes a moist environment and needs to be watered in time to replenish the water. Lack of moisture and dry soil will cause the Red Hot Poker leaves to curl up. In summer, water can be watered once a day to ensure that the soil is moist. In the rainy season, it rains more, doing a good job of soil drainage, to avoid water.

2. Shade protection

In summer, when the light is strong, proper shade protection should be provided for Red Hot Poker. Long-term exposure to strong light will cause the leaves of Red Hot poker to curl up. It is necessary to move Red Hot Poker to a ventilated and bright place in the room for maintenance and ensure 6 hours of astigmatism every day. Let Red Hot poker carry on continuous photosynthesis, promote Red Hot poker blossom continuously.

3. Temperature regulation

Red Hot Poker likes a warm environment, and its suitable growth temperature is between 20 and 30℃, which can effectively promote the growth and flowering of Red Hot Poker. When the environment is dry, you can spray water in the air and on the surface of the leaves to cool down and moisturize them. In winter, as the temperature drops, Red Hot Poker should be moved to the room for curing, so as to avoid frostbite on the leaves caused by low temperature.

4. Fertilizer

Red Hot Poker likes loose, fertile soil. By adding sand and stone, it increases soil permeability. Often soil Red Hot Poker, effectively promoting the root absorption of Red Hot Poker. Appropriate application of phosphate potash fertilizer, fertilizer should be diluted after use, do a good job of adequate nutrient supplement, which can promote the continuous growth of Red Hot Poker.

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