Princess earring: how to plant and grow the flower

Check out the landscaper’s tips on potting, watering, fertilizing and pruning Princess Earring

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OR Princess earring ( Hybrid fuchsia) is a flower with a surprising color. Also called fuchsia, is known for its pendulous petals. Discover the advice of landscape designer Priscila Tressino, by PB Architectureto cultivate it.

History

According to the Gardenind Etc portal, fuchsias were discovered by Charles Plumier (1646-1704), a French monk and botanist at the foot of “Hispaniola”, today part of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In 1703 Plumier published the name of his discovery as Triphylla fuchsia, flore coccineo, named after Leonhard Fuchs, German doctor and botanist. The flower became all the rage in the Victorian era.

How to plant and grow princess earring

Jar

The professional’s recommendation is to choose a pot with adequate drainage AND soil rich in organic matter. The best time to plant is now springuntil the beginning of summer.

Lighting

“As for light, he prefers the princess earring indirect sunwith care, especially in the hottest hours of the day, so as not to burn the leaves”, says the landscape designer.

Irrigation

As for watering, it is necessary to maintain the moist but not soggy soil. Avoid wetting the leaves.

Fertilization

“Fertilization must be carried out during the growing seasons (spring and summer) with balanced fertilizer, Once a month“, explains the landscape designer.

Pruning

If you want more flowers or change the shape of the plant, prune the princess earring removing withered flowers and branches that are too long.

“Machete transplant into pots every 2 or 3 years to renew the soil and give more space for root development”, adds Priscila.

Most common parasites

The landscaper says the most common pests are aphids, mites and scale insects. “Prevent with insecticide or neem oilavoiding wetting the leaves”, he explains.

Temperature

The princess earring doesn’t like the cold, so take it pay attention to low temperatures and frost. “You can bring it indoors, keeping it near the window or on a balcony for shelter during this time,” suggests Priscila.

Source: Terra

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