Ludan bird, listen to the name should be a kind of bird, but in fact, it is a kind of flower plant with super high appearance, Ludan bird not only has a large amount of flowering, long flowering period, but also is a natural dried flower material, known as a flower that never withers.

Introduction to the Ludan Bird

Ludan bird is a transliteration of the name, but it is indeed very in line with its temperament, when the buds of the Ludan bird are not opened, hanging on the branches is especially like a bird that is resting with its feathers. And its flower language is "away from the hustle and bustle of the world".

Ludan bird is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family Scaly Chrysanthemum, also known as Scaly Chrysanthemum, the previously introduced paper scale chrysanthemum and it is a close relative, are all Scaly Chrysanthemum plants, the paper scale chrysanthemum plant is low, the flowers are small, suitable for potted flower ornamentation, and the Ludan bird is a cut flower scale chrysanthemum, the height of the plant is about 60cm when flowering, it can be potted, ground planted, and it is also suitable for cut flowers, or natural dried flowers, the flower color is still bright and will not fade after drying.

Native to Western Australia, the Ludanbird can last from August to October in its native area, and generally blooms from March to May in the southern part of the mainland, and will bloom later in the northern region.

Ludan bird maintenance methods and pot bursting skills

Ludan bird is a very flowery plant, although it is an annual herb, but its flowering period is super long, or natural dried flowers, so it is still worth raising, and the maintenance method of Ludan bird is not difficult, you just do a good job of the blue demon said these points, Ludan bird can easily burst the pot, and harvest a large bouquet of dried flowers.

1. Choose the right time to raise seedlings

If you want to bloom more Ludan birds, the timing of seedlings is very important, if you sow seedlings in spring, the growth time is short, and it is often difficult to achieve the desired large crown burst potting effect.

Therefore, if you sow seeds yourself, it is recommended to sow seeds in autumn, or start seedlings in autumn and winter, and cultivate them in a warm environment, of course, you can also start with larger potted seedlings in spring, and the sturdy potted seedlings will bloom much more than the seedlings you cultivate, because the growth cycle is long, there will be more time to grow more side branches. Of course, you can also plant multiple small seedlings in a pot, the so-called "branches are not enough, the number of trees to make up", can also bloom a better burst effect.

2. The potting soil should be breathable

When potting Ludan birds, it is very important that the potting soil is loose and breathable, the Ludan bird likes to be moist but not resistant to water and moisture, the potting soil has good air permeability, fast dry and wet cycle, it will be easy to manage a lot, and the growth will be faster.

The potting soil is recommended to use the general-purpose fine formula soil, the air permeability is good enough, and it is relatively fertile, and the soil can be planted with peat soil, perlite and humus soil in a ratio of 1:1:1.

Ludan birds are not resistant to transplantation, and the potted seedlings purchased should be transplanted with the original soil mass when potting, and try to ensure the integrity of the original soil group, so that the potting will be faster after transplanting.

3. Maintain relatively sufficient light

During the growth period, it is recommended to maintain sufficient light to make the branches of the Ludan bird grow strong and erect. After the Ludan bird enters the flowering period, attention should be paid to reducing the light, avoiding strong direct light, and proper shading can prolong the flowering period of the Ludan bird, basically from the first flower to the last flower, there will be no withered flowers.

4. Frequently top control roots and promote branching

Whether it is a self-fertile Ludan bird seedling or a potted seedling purchased, if you want Ludan bird to bloom more, you must top it to promote branching, and do not be reluctant. If you don't top it, it can easily grow into a very tall tree.

If you want the Ludan bird to bloom into a large bunch of potting effect, then when 3 pairs of leaves grow from the branches, you can top, and when the branches grow 3 pairs of leaves, continue to top, the topping can continue until March, or the crown width is large enough, you can stop the topping, let it grow buds and bloom normally.

5. Fertilize regularly

If you want Ludan bird to grow more side branches, fertilizer is essential, so at the same time of topping, we must cooperate with top dressing, seedling stage is recommended to apply a general water-soluble fertilizer every 7 days or so, after stopping topping, you can increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, after the flower bud is recommended to maintain 3-5 days of irrigation once potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer to promote the growth of flower buds. When a small number of flowers open, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be topdressed once a week until all flower buds have bloomed.

6. Support in time

Ludan bird is a cut flower variety, the branches will be relatively high, due to the large amount of flowers during flowering, it is easy to lodging, so after the branches grow to a certain height, it is recommended to give a shelf support in time, and simple support can be.

7. No exposure to the sun or rain during the flowering period

It is recommended to properly shade and not expose to the sun during the flowering period, which will shorten the flowering period, and at the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention not to get wet, which can easily cause the flowers to rot and cause the branches to lodging.

8. Harvest dried flowers when the stamens change color

The flowering period of the Ludan bird lasts for a very long time, and it can be viewed in pots for about a month, when it is found that the stamens of the Ludan bird begin to change color, it means that the blooming period of the flowers is coming to an end, and you can cut it out to make dried flowers at this time.