The cultivation method of cineraria:
1. Soil: Cineraria prefers sandy loam soil rich in humus and well drained, avoiding drought and being afraid of standing water. It is very suitable for neutral and slightly acidic soils.

2. Watering: The leaves of cineraria are large and thin, and sufficient water should be maintained, but the soil should not be too wet to maintain the leaves from wilting. Watering should be determined based on the dry and wet conditions of the soil in the pot. After it dries, it should be watered once every 2-3 days. Water can be sprayed once a day with clean water on the leaf surface. In hot weather, water can be sprayed twice to lower the temperature and increase air humidity. After the emergence of flower buds, watering should be controlled as much as possible. During the flowering period, the pot should be placed in a cool environment at 8-12 ℃, which can extend the flowering period to 30-40 days.

3. Sunslight: Cinerarias prefer sunlight during their growth period and should not be shaded. Regularly rotate the flowerpot to ensure that the branches and leaves receive light evenly, and the plant shape is upright and not skewed. After the flowers wither, the plants still need moderate light to adapt to seed development.

4. Temperature: Cineraria prefers warmth but is not resistant to high temperatures, and grows under conditions of 15-20 ℃. When the temperature exceeds 2l ℃, elongation can occur, which is not conducive to the formation of flower buds. When the temperature is below 5 ℃, the plant stops growing and developing, and freezing damage occurs below 0 ℃; The suitable temperature for flowering is 10-15 ℃. When the temperature is below 6 ℃, the buds cannot open. When the temperature is above 18 ℃, the stems will grow slender and affect their ornamental value.

5. Fertilization: In addition to applying base fertilizer during planting, thin cake fertilizer should be applied every 7-10 days during the growth process of cineraria. Diluted chemical fertilizer can also be used. After the emergence of flower buds, 1000 times more potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution can be applied 1-2 times, and fertilization will continue until flowering (stopped during the rainy season). If the leaves are contaminated during fertilization, they should be washed promptly.

6. Insect damage: The common insect diseases in cinerarias are aphids and red spider mites. For those with serious harm to aphids and red spider mites, they can be sprayed with 2000 times diluted solution of dimethoate. Because red spider mites usually occur on the back of leaves, while aphids usually occur on the top of young cinerarias, spraying should focus on the back of the leaves and the top of the plant, and spraying should also be appropriate on the front of the leaves.

Notes: Cineraria requires loose, fertile, and well drained soil. I prefer a sunny and well ventilated environment, but avoid direct sunlight. I prefer a cool and humid climate. The cool temperature and sufficient sunlight are the main conditions for its good growth. I prefer sandy loam soil that is rich in humus and has good drainage. I avoid drought and am afraid of standing water. It is suitable for neutral and slightly acidic soils. The flowering period is from December to April of the following year, and the peak flowering period is from March to April.