Growing ageratum on the site, rules of care

Ageratum is an annual plant with an interesting blue hue. Gardeners in Russia noticed this plant quite recently, but despite this they loved it very much. This happened because the ageratum has unusual inflorescences, and also has a feature - long flowering. Growing ageratum is quite simple, it takes root well on our soils.

The flower can be used to decorate flower beds and balconies, because they are often grown in pots on balconies and are used to create bouquets.

After planting a plant, it needs proper care for good development and growth. Moreover, regular care will allow the plant to be more beautiful.

Ageratum - plant care

Care is not difficult, as it is very similar to caring for other plants. For good growth, it is enough to rid the soil of weeds, debris, after each watering it is necessary to water Ageratum. It is necessary to fertilize the soil every 12-14 days, since after feeding the flower becomes healthier. Pinching the crown will allow the plant to grow, the buds that have already faded must be cut off.

Watering

Most species of Ageratum are quite resistant to drought, but of course it is impossible to leave it without water at all, as this can lead to the death of the flower. The bush is rarely watered, but abundantly. This is a basic rule for watering that must be followed. This plant does not like dampness, so its appearance should be avoided.

Top dressing

Top dressing has a good effect on the plant, as well as on all annual plants. But there is one caveat - organic matter is prohibited, the plant is bad

tolerates organic fertilizers, so it is worth using only mineral fertilizers, as they will not harm, but only make the plant more lush. Top dressing should be carried out 3 times during the whole season.

Weeding

The plant will begin to fade if you stop removing weeds and various debris, so you need to carefully monitor the appearance of excess vegetation on the site.

Pruning

Thanks to pruning, the flower begins to bloom more widely. It makes the flowering of the plant longer, and cleaning of excess inflorescences will also help long flowering. Excess inflorescences are called inflorescences that have faded. Moreover, without them, the plant will look more attractive.

Ageratum diseases and pests

Ageratum is a plant that is very susceptible to various diseases and pests, this is the only drawback of this flower. If you water the plant very often, then the soil will attract root rot due to increased moisture. This disease cannot be cured, so getting rid of the plant itself would be the best prevention. It must be dug up and burned. This will help prevent infestation of the rest of the plants, but the best prevention is weeding and light watering.

A lot of pests, for example, a mite or a fungus, feed on this plant. It is quite simple to identify these diseases; for this you need to carefully examine the leaves. If a lesion has begun on them, then they must be removed immediately, and the plant itself must be treated with chemicals from pests.

Growing ageratum from seeds

Ageratum photo