Forget-me-not plant care

How is the forget-me-not plant? These are the main characteristics of the forget-me-not plant:

• The Myosotis They are flowering plants that can be both annual and perennial. Annuals bloom in spring, while perennials can bloom throughout the year.
• They are small plants, with heights of between 30 and 80 cm generally, although those of this last height are quite rare.
• The forget-me-not flower it has a diameter of about 1 cm, and consists of five fluffy petals and a conspicuous bluish color and sometimes Pink and purple, which is very showy and decorative in any garden or interior. If you like plants in these tones, we recommend this other post about 10 purple flowers.
• Its common name comes from a German legend, which tells how a woman saw a flower floating in the waters of the Danube so beautiful that she asked her lover to bring it from the river. He jumped into the waters, and although she managed to reach the flower for him, she drowned before she could get out of it. His last words to his beloved were “vergiss mich nicht” or, in Spanish, “don’t forget me”.
• The genus has about 50 species, most of them endemic to New Zealand. Among the most common are the Myosotis arvensisthe Myosotis alpestristhe Myosotis scorpioides and the most widespread of all, the Myosotis sylvatica, the latter typical of Europe. Despite their variety, most of them share their main care needs.

As we have said before, some species of this group of plants are spring flowering, but if you want to discover more species for this time of year, do not miss this other article on 22 spring flowers.

Forget-me-nots are usually multiplied by seed, as they are not difficult to germinate. at the time of knowing when the plant is planted forget me notthe important thing is to do it in early spring, which will be when we have a greater probability of germination and correct growth. follow these steps to plant the forget-me-not plant:

1. To sow, the first thing is to leave the seeds in water for a whole day.
2. After these first 24 hours we discard those that do not float and we keep the rest, which will be the ones that will germinate.
3. We recommend sowing in a seedbed, any small container such as a coffee glass or a yogurt container, prepared with drainage holes and a substrate such as the one mentioned above, is enough. Here you can learn how to make a seedbed.
4. Place the seeds, cover them with about 1 cm of substrate and water afterwards.
5. In about 15 days the seeds should germinate. When the plants are about 10 to 15 cm tall, they are ready to be transplanted to their final location.

Forget-me-nots are outdoor plants, which require well-lit environments. Depending on the climate and the specific species, the forget-me-not will need a location with full exposure or semi-shade, although even in the latter case, the ideal is that it receives at least 3-4 hours a day of direct sunlight if we want it to produce abundant flowering.

These plants need a fairly constant level of humidity in the warm months, as they do not tolerate drought well. So, during spring and summer it will be necessary water them approximately every 24-48 hours, depending on the specific climate and soil characteristics. In the cold months it will be necessary to space out the watering considerably, until 1 or 2 weekly irrigations. In any case, always avoid flooding the soil, or the roots could rot and attract diseases.

If you have doubts about whether you should water, you can use the simple method of inserting a small wooden stick into the soil, as if it were a toothpick in a cake. If when you take it out it has a lot of soil stuck to it, it is still wet and you do not need to water it yet. In addition, we recommend you read this other article on When to water the plants.

As with most flowering plants, Myosotis need a fairly nutrient rich soil to be able to produce those blooms that we like so much. It is also very important that the soil or substrate offer a drain as best as possible to avoid those dangerous puddles that we have mentioned before.

In a pot, you can use the mixture that we usually recommend with coconut fiber, peat and earthworm humus in equal parts, to which you should then add perlite to further improve its properties. In the garden or outside, find an area where the water drains well and enrich it with organic fertilizer before planting. In this guide you can learn about How to make homemade organic fertilizer for plants.

Apart from the substrate or soil, the plant will need a contribution of organic matter or fertilizer in the warm months to develop its flowering well. We recommend natural fertilizers, such as humus, compost or guano, very rich and ecological.

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