Freesia is a flower variety with high ornamental value, and it is currently distributed in many places in our country. The leaves of freesia are relatively slender, and the flower is Hu Zhengyao's ornamental point, with its flowers commonly seen in orange, white, pink, etc. Many people are unclear about the care of freesia after it blooms
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<p>Freesia is a flower variety with high ornamental value, and it is currently distributed in many places in our country. The leaves of freesia are relatively slender, and the flower is Hu Zhengyao's ornamental point, with its flowers commonly seen in orange, white, pink, etc. Many people are unclear about the care of freesia after it blooms, so let's take a look together below!</p><p></p><p><strong>Freesia Post-Bloom Care Methods</strong></p><p>After freesia blooms, the first stage of work to be done is to nourish the bulb. After freesia blooms, first cut off the spent faded flowers, and then you can enter the normal care stage. At this time, gradually reduce the amount of watering, keeping the soil slightly moist is enough, and you can also appropriately apply some phosphorus fertilizer or potassium fertilizer, which can promote the growth of the bulb, but when fertilizing, note that thin fertilizer should be applied, not too concentrated. The work at this stage is mainly to nourish the bulb; when the bulb is well nourished, the flowering next year will be better.</p><p></p><p><strong>What to Do After Freesia Blooms</strong></p><p>1. Basically, after freesia blooms, after a period of bulb nourishment, in May or June, the leaves will naturally wither. After the leaves have completely withered, the bulbs can be lifted out for storage.</p><p>2. First place the lifted freesia bulbs in a cool place to dry, then wrap them well with newspaper or a net bag or the like, and store them in a cool, ventilated place. Why do freesia bulbs need to be lifted out for storage? Because in summer, freesia enters a dormant period, and lifting out its bulbs for storage is the best method.</p><p></p><p>3. Replanting freesia bulbs: after the summer dormancy, autumn gradually arrives, and at this time the freesia bulbs can be replanted. Generally, the time for replanting freesia bulbs is around October, and although it may differ from place to place, it is basically around National Day; in northern regions, they can be planted at the end of September.</p><p></p><p><strong>How to Prevent Freesia from Growing Leggy</strong></p><p>1. Control water during the growth period. After planting, water thoroughly, place the potted plant in a cool place, and before sprouting, water by the principle of dry-wet alternation; after sprouting, gradually increase light. Heavy water and high temperatures will cause freesia to grow too fast, with seedlings weak, thin, and slender; if this happens, appropriate pruning can be done. When pruning, do not cut flatly; maintain a certain slant so that the plant's growth tends to be natural.</p><p>2. Give plenty of sun. During the growth period, freesia needs sufficient light, and whether in golden autumn or severe winter, the plant should enjoy a “sunbath.” Full exposure can slow the plant's growth speed and is the fastest way to control legginess. However, at noon in summer, avoid full exposure to prevent the plant from being scorched. In addition, stop the sunbath during the flowering period; appropriate shading helps extend the flowering period.</p><p>3. Keep temperatures low during the growth period. Freesia can tolerate low temperatures, and in a low-temperature environment it grows slowly, which can cultivate a short, sturdy plant shape. In winter, the plant can be kept outdoors for care (temperature above 0°C), and the plant will grow well.</p><p></p><p><strong>Common Freesia Diseases and Their Control</strong></p><p>1. Sclerotinia disease. Control method: check the health status of the bulbs in time, and promptly remove and destroy any found disease. Contaminated soil should be heated and disinfected in time, and in severe cases it can be directly thrown away and replaced with new soil. When planting, sprinkle quintozene powder around the bulbs, then cover with soil, which can reduce the occurrence of sclerotinia disease to a certain extent. When the disease occurs, spray with 50% iprodione wettable powder 800-fold solution.</p><p>2. Root rot. Control method: once the plant is infected, in mild cases spray 500-fold zineb solution. If the rot is severe and the bulbs have seriously degenerated, directly throw them away.</p><p></p><p>Freesia can undergo bulb nourishment after blooming, and as long as it is cultivated well, it will continue to bloom the next year! When freesia is cultivated, legginess may occur; if so, measures need to be taken in time, and timely sun exposure and strict water control can both effectively prevent legginess.</p>
Freesia is a flower variety with high ornamental value, and it is currently distributed in many places in our country. The leaves of freesia are relatively slender, and the flower is a key ornamental point, with its blooms commonly seen in orange, white, pink and other colors. Many people are unclear about how to manage freesia after it blooms, so let's take a look together below!
Post-bloom management methods for freesia
After freesia blooms, the work that needs to be done in the first stage is to nurture the bulb. After freesia blooms, you first need to cut off the spent flowers, and then you can enter the normal management stage. At this time, you need to gradually reduce the amount of watering, keeping the soil slightly moist, and you can also appropriately apply some phosphorus fertilizer or potassium fertilizer, which can promote the growth of the bulb, but when fertilizing, be careful to apply thin fertilizer and not too concentrated. The work at this stage is mainly to nurture the bulb; if the bulb is well nurtured, the flowering next year will be better.
What to do after freesia blooms
1. Basically, after freesia blooms, after a period of bulb nurturing, the leaves will naturally wither in May or June. After the leaves have completely withered, the bulbs can be dug out for storage.
2. First place the freesia bulbs that have been dug out in a cool place to dry, then wrap them well with newspaper or a net bag, and store them in a cool, ventilated place. Why do freesia bulbs need to be dug out and stored? Because in summer, freesia enters a dormant period, and digging out its bulbs for storage is the best way.
3. Replanting freesia bulbs. After the summer dormancy, autumn gradually arrives, and at this time the freesia bulbs can be replanted. Generally, the time for replanting freesia bulbs is around October. Although there may be differences in various places, it is basically around National Day; in northern regions, they can be planted at the end of September.
How to prevent freesia from growing leggy
1. Control water during the growth period. After planting, water thoroughly, and place the potted plant in a cool place. Before sprouting, water by the principle of letting the soil dry before watering again; after sprouting, gradually increase light. Heavy watering and high temperatures will cause freesia to grow too fast, with weak, thin and slender seedlings. If this happens, you can prune appropriately. When pruning, do not cut flatly; maintain a certain slant so that the plant's growth tends to be natural.
2. Give it full sun. During the growth period, freesia needs sufficient light. Whether it is golden autumn or cold winter, the plant should enjoy a “sunbath.” Full exposure to the sun can slow the plant's growth rate and is the fastest way to control leggy growth. However, at midday in summer, avoid full exposure to prevent the plant from being scorched. In addition, stop the sunbath during the flowering period; appropriate shading helps prolong the flowering period.
3. Keep temperatures low during the growth period. Freesia can tolerate low temperatures, and in a low-temperature environment it grows slowly and can be cultivated into a short, sturdy plant shape. In winter, the plant can be kept outdoors for care (temperature above 0°C), and the plant will grow well.
Common diseases of freesia and their control
1. Sclerotinia disease. Control method: check the health of the bulbs in time, and promptly remove and destroy any diseased ones found. Contaminated soil should be heated and disinfected in time; in severe cases, it can be thrown away directly and replaced with new soil. When planting, sprinkle quintozene powder around the bulbs, then cover with soil, which can reduce the occurrence of sclerotinia disease to a certain extent. When the disease occurs, spray with a 50% iprodione wettable powder 800-fold solution.
2. Root rot. Control method: once the plant is infected, in mild cases spray a 500-fold zineb solution. If the rot is severe and the bulbs have seriously degenerated, throw them away directly.
After freesia blooms, the bulbs can be nurtured. As long as they are cultivated well, they will continue to bloom the following year! When cultivating freesia, leggy growth may occur. If so, measures need to be taken in time; timely sun exposure and strict water control can both effectively prevent leggy growth.