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Buying Calendula Plants

1. Buying Calendula Plants Uses
Calendula plants are quite widely used. In the field of medicine, their flowers and leaves have medicinal effects. The petals can be used as medicine, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and have a soothing effect on common inflammation, such as skin inflammation. Folks often use calendula to make ointments, which are applied to minor abrasions and burns to help wounds heal and relieve pain. In terms of beauty, calendula extract is often used in skin care products because it is rich in vitamins and minerals, which can nourish the skin, improve dry and rough skin, and also have a certain whitening and light spot effect, making the skin more delicate and smooth. In terms of horticultural ornamentation, calendula plants have elegant flower shapes, brilliant colors, or golden, or orange red, and are planted in gardens and gardens, which can add many colors and create wonderful landscapes.

Second, the benefits of buying calendula plants
There are many benefits of buying calendula plants. From an economic point of view, if you are engaged in the flower planting and sales industry, the market demand for calendula is large, and planting calendula plants for sale can obtain certain economic benefits. Its cut flowers are quite popular in the flower market, and the price is relatively considerable. From an environmental point of view, calendula plants have a certain air purification ability, which can absorb some harmful gases in the air, such as sulfur dioxide, etc., improve the surrounding air quality, and create a fresher and healthier living environment for people. Furthermore, planting calendula plants can add life interest. Planting in the courtyard or balcony, watching its growth and flowering process every day can soothe the body and mind, relax the spirit, and bring people a sense of pleasure.

3. Purchase calendula plant cultivation
1. ** Soil selection **: Calendula plants prefer loose and fertile soil with good drainage. It can be mixed and prepared with leaf rot soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 3:2:1. This soil is not only fertile, but also has good air permeability, which is conducive to the growth of calendula roots.
2. ** Light requirements **: Calendula likes sufficient light and should be placed in a sunny place, such as a sunny place in the courtyard or a balcony facing south. However, during the high temperature in summer, it is necessary to properly shade and avoid exposure to the hot sun to prevent the plants from burning.
3. ** Watering points **: Watering should adhere to the principle of seeing dry and seeing wet. That is, after the soil surface is dry, water it, and then water it thoroughly. Do not water too often, so as not to cause water accumulation and cause root rot. In spring and autumn, water is generally watered every 2-3 days; in summer, the temperature is high and the water evaporates quickly, so it can be watered once a day; in winter, the plants grow slowly, which can reduce the frequency of watering, about once a week.
4. ** Fertilization management **: During the growth of calendula, regular fertilization is required. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer every half month or so, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the growth of plant branches and leaves. When approaching the flowering period, increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, can promote flower bud differentiation, increase flower volume and flower color brightness.
5. ** Pruning and pruning **: Pruning calendula plants in time can maintain their beautiful plant type and promote growth. In the early stage of plant growth, thin pruning of over-dense branches and leaves can enhance ventilation and light transmission. After the flowering period, cut off the residual flowers in time to avoid nutrient consumption and promote the plants to bloom again.