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The eleventh-hour flower (Portulaca Grandiflora) is a species of succulent native to South America and gets its name because its flowers begin to open around 11 a.m. This is because it is a time of day with greater incidence of sunlight until late afternoon. Learn how to grow the species and see beautiful photos for decoration ideas!
How to care for eleventh-hour flower
The elecampane flower is easy to grow, however, it is important to take some care to keep the plant beautiful and with wonderful flowers. Check out some foolproof tips below:
- Soil: the species is not very demanding when it comes to fertilizing, so it is not necessary to use a lot of fertilizers. the plant does not like waterlogged soil, so it is recommended that the substrate be sandy and drainable so as not to retain humidity;
- Lighting: The plant needs about 6 hours of sunlight to stimulate growth and flowering. If it is grown in shady places, the flowers will hardly open. So, always place the plant in strategic points such as a window with plenty of light or plant it in a part of the garden that receives sunlight;
- Watering: Although it can withstand long periods without water, the heather needs to be watered whenever the substrate is dry, because balanced moisture contributes to its blooming;
- Cultivation: The Eleventh-hour flower can be grown directly in the ground or in pots. If you don't have a space to plant it in the ground, use pots with holes in the bottom, expanded clay, or shards of tile for good water filtration;
- Change: propagation can be done by cutting or by seed: by cutting, you just need to cut a branch of about 10 cm, plant directly into the soil and water whenever the substrate is dry. Now, to propagate the species by seeds you need to wait for spring or summer, then plant the seeds in slightly humid soil and keep them close to sunlight to germinate.
Although the plant does not require a soil that is very rich in organic matter, it is important to enrich it with NPK 5-5-5 fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) in order for it to flourish and remain beautiful.
See_also: 50 E.V.A.E. Christmas wreath ideas for decorating the house at the end of the yearLearn more about the eleventh-hour flower and how to grow it
Do you want to have your plant always beautiful and blooming? Watch the following videos and get valuable tips on how to grow them. Also, learn how to plant them in hanging pots made with pet bottles:
Eleventh-hour flower care tips
In this video, gardener and landscape designer Randall Fidencio gives simple and very practical tips on how to take care of the heather flower and keep it beautiful. Watch it!
How to plant the elecampane in pots
If you don't have space to grow the plant in a garden, the option is to cultivate it in pots. The species looks beautiful in hanging pots, planters or regular pots, adding a decorative touch to the environment. Watch and see how to do it!
See_also: Tips and how to use jasmine-mango in decoration for amazing landscapingEleventh-hour flower in a pet bottle
The pet bottles are very useful for crafts, besides, reusing them contributes to a more sustainable world and reduces the environmental impacts. So, watch the video and see how to plant the flower onze-horas in hanging vases made with pet bottles!
How to stimulate the flowering of the elecampane
Fertilizing is very important to bring essential nutrients to the plants to keep them beautiful and healthy. In this video, you will learn how to apply a phosphorus-based organic fertilizer to stimulate flowering. Watch!
Now that you know how to take care of this amazing plant, see below for inspirations to decorate your home and fill it with life!
10 pictures of decoration with onze flower to make the environment beautiful
The species is well known for its beauty and for bringing life and joy into various decorations, so check out beautiful pictures and get ideas for decorating your home:
1. the eleventh-hour flower is very hardy and easy to care for
You can grow it on recyclable objects
3. like tires, for example
4. it is also beautiful to use as a liner in gardens
5. or in flowerbeds in front of the house
6. hanging the plant on panels adds a charming touch
7. how to decorate the area around the pool
8. you can use vases on the wall
9. or bet on a rustic decoration
10. yes, the eleventh-hour flower makes any decor incredible!
In brightly lit environments you can use the heather flower to make your home more beautiful and cozy. If you love flowers and like to collect them, take a look at the climbing flower species to add charm and color to your home!
