After the first leaves appear, the temperature should be gradually lowered to 15-18 °C, and the humidity around the plants should be reduced.
1 g contains 20-21 thousand seeds.
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The planting density of astilbe is individual. It depends algeria mobile database the varietal characteristics - the size of the plant and its growth potential. Varieties of the Chinese species are planted in the amount of 9 pieces per 1 m².
Astilbes are best grown on a peat substrate with a low clay content (15-30%) and a loosening material, such as sand (0-20%). The required soil pH is 5.5-6.0. Plants can be planted individually in pots with a diameter of 11-12 cm or 2-3 pieces in containers with a diameter of 15 cm. When planting, it is worth adding a multi-component slow-release fertilizer with additional iron and microelements to the substrate at a dose of 3.0-5.5 kg / m³. If the soil is too wet and the temperature is low, young plants may die.
For flowering, astilbes require a period of winter dormancy, namely maintaining a temperature of no higher than 3-5 °C for 12-15 weeks. This should be taken into account when growing at home.
By common opinion, astilbe is considered a long-lived and frost-resistant plant. Diseases rarely affect it. Sometimes snails and aphids attack the bushes. To combat aphids, spray with a solution of laundry soap or insecticides for large areas affected by the pest.
Then the seedlings are planted in a permanent location.
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