It is a beautiful and hardy flower that is widely cultivated throughout China. There are many varieties of moon flowers, the most famous of which is the Saturn King. "The Saturn King" is a large-flowered moon with purplish-red petals and white stripes in the center, resembling Saturn's rings. "The Saturn King" has a strong floral fragrance and a flowering period of up to eight months, making it the best among the seasonal flowers.
The history of the cultivation of King Saturn can be traced back to the 80s of the last century, when a horticulturist named Li Ming worked at the Beijing Botanical Garden. He has a keen interest in the moon flower, and after years of cross-breeding, he finally created this unique moon flower. He named the flower "King of Saturn", meaning that it illuminates people's lives like the most beautiful planet in the solar system.
The cultivation method of King Saturn is not complicated, as long as you pay attention to the following points:
Choose a soil that is suitable for growing in the monthly season, generally loose, fertile and well-drained sandy loam soil is preferred.
Choose plenty of sunlight and avoid dampness and heat. The moon flower prefers a mild climate and is not cold or heat tolerant. Regular watering, fertilization, pruning, pest and disease control. Water in moderation and keep the soil moist but not too wet. Fertilization should be timely, generally in spring and autumn to apply organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer. Pruning should be moderate, generally carried out in winter or early spring, to remove dead branches, diseased branches, weak branches, and promote the growth of new branches. The prevention and control of pests and diseases should be timely, and biological pesticides or low-toxicity pesticides should be generally used to avoid harm to the environment and the human body.
If you like moon flowers, then you must not miss the famous "Saturn King". It will bring you endless admiration and surprises.