Acroclinium Double Mix Seeds

Acroclinium is now called Rhodanthe and is also known as paper daisy and everlasting daisy. They come in pink and white color with a yellow center. Acroclinium or paper daisies grow quickly and bloom in just 45-50 days after transplanting. They are winter flowers and are usually grown as an annual. 

Acroclinium flowers are very popular cut-flower for decoration and are stored in dry form. Acroclinium flowers are very easy to grow and are low-maintenance plants once established. Follow the steps below and plant Acroclinium easily.

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Product Detail 

• Number of Acroclinium Double Mix Seeds: 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or garden
• Best Sowing Season: Autumn to winter (end of September to January)
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Germination temperature: 18-25°C
• Germination time: 7 to 10 days
• Blooming time: After 45-50 days after transplant

What size grow bag is best for Acroclinium?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12  (W*H)
• 15 x 15  (W*H)

Acroclinium Sowing Month In India

Rhodanthe (Acroclinium) prefers cool, short days and hates growing in hot summers. You can sow Acroclinium seeds from autumn to winter (end of September to January) in plains and from March to May in hilly area

How To Grow Acroclinium Flower   

You can easily grow acroclinium in a pot or garden by transplant method or by direct sowing but the seedling transplant method is recommended. Sow the seeds when the soil temperature is between 18-25°C. To plant acroclinium take a pot or grow bag of at least 22-35cm wide and deep.

Acroclinium Double Mix Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray, fill it with potting mix soil, and spread the acroclinium seeds on the soil. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and press the soil with your hand. Place the seedling tray in a sunny spot and keep the soil moist until germination. Acroclinium flower seeds will germinate in 7-10 days.
After seed germination when paper daisy seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into pots or grow bags. Plant only 2-3 seedlings in each 22 cm pot for healthy growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in full sunlight.

Acroclinium Fertilizer Requirements 

• They are light-feeder plants and do not require special fertilizers. You can apply organic liquid fertilizer to the Acroclinium plant every 2-3 weeks.
• For more and bigger blooms, you can also apply liquid fish emulsion every second week when the acroclinium plant is forming buds.

Acroclinium (Rhodanthe) Flower Care Tips

Soil - Acroclinium thrives in fertile and well-drained soil.
Water - Paper daisy has a low water requirement. You need to keep the soil moist and don't let the soil dry out completely. Hence weekly watering is sufficient for it.
Sunlight - Acroclinium needs at least 6-8 hours of full sun.
Temperature - The temperature between 15-25°C is best for growing acroclinium.
Common pests and diseases - Slugs, snails, and aphids are some pests that attack the Acroclinium plant. You can use neem oil to control pests. Whereas powdery mildew disease infects the plant due to the continuous wetting of leaves. You can control this disease by removing the infected part of the plant.

Acroclinium Bloom Time 

• Usually, Acroclinium only takes 45-50 days after transplant to bloom and continues to bloom for about 100-120 days; depending on the variety.
• You can cut acroclinium flowers and arrange them in a vase of cold water.

Acroclinium Special Features 

• Common name - Paper daisy, and everlasting daisy
• Scientific name - Rhodanthe
• Height - Up to 40 cm
• Level of growing - Easy

FAQ 

Why is my acroclinium plant dying?

The main reason why acroclinium plants die is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not overwater and use soil with good drainage.

Can you grow acroclinium indoors?

You can sow acroclinium seeds indoors but once established, keep them outside where they can get enough sunlight as they may not grow well indoors once germinated.

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