What are the cultivation methods and precautions for tiger lily?
Tiger lily is a plant with high ornamental value, and its main ornamental feature is its flowers, which are generally commonly seen in yellow, with some spots distributed on them, and some petals are curled, very special. Tiger lily is currently very popular with consumers on the market, and many people like to grow it, but there are also some techniques to follow when growing it.
How to grow tiger lily
1. Soil selection. Tiger lily likes fertile soil rich in humus, requires good drainage, and soil that is acidic is best. Leaf mold, garden soil and sandy soil can be mixed to make the soil. When potting, in addition to putting in the prepared medium, you can also add decomposed fertilizer or bone meal as a base fertilizer. Before the soil is put into the pot, it needs to be disinfected first.
2. Light. Light is a necessary condition for the growth of tiger lily. Only with reasonable light can tiger lily grow well and bloom beautifully without affecting its ornamental value. Tiger lily needs sufficient light, and insufficient light will make the tiger lily plant grow poorly. Generally, the light conditions in spring and autumn can satisfy the growth of tiger lily, but in winter, when the sunshine duration is shorter, artificial supplementary light is generally needed. In summer, when the temperature is high and the sunlight is strong, direct sunlight should be avoided, and a shade net can be used for shading.
3. Temperature. Temperature control is also very important. Tiger lily likes a warm environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is between 16°C and 28°C. It is afraid of high temperatures but relatively cold-tolerant, though the wintering temperature should not be lower than 2°C.
Tiger lily cultivation methods and precautions
1. Cultivation methods:
1. Tiger lily likes to be a bit dry and is relatively afraid of moisture, so watering should be appropriate. Generally, keeping the potting soil moist is enough, but during the vigorous growth period and when it is relatively dry, you need to water more. When the air is too dry, you also need to frequently spray water around the plant to increase air humidity.
Tiger lily does not have high fertilizer requirements. Nutrients need to be supplemented during the growth period to ensure growth, and appropriate fertilization at the early flowering stage ensures the quality of flowering. During the growth period, thin liquid fertilizer can be applied 2-3 times; at the early flowering stage, some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be applied, 1-2 times is enough.
2. Precautions:
In order for tiger lily to grow better, it needs to be repotted once a year, and fresh soil should be used. The repotting time can be in October. Also, during the growth period of tiger lily, the flower pot should be rotated frequently to prevent the tiger lily from growing crooked.
What to do if tiger lily leaves turn yellow
1. Control the growth temperature. How should the growth temperature of tiger lily be controlled? Do not worry. When it is hot and hot, you only need to promptly move the tiger lily to a well-ventilated and shady place to avoid strong light exposure. Then the leaves will gradually return to normal.
2. Pay attention to watering and soil selection. When planting tiger lily, be sure to choose acidic soil to ensure the nutrients needed for growth. During the growth period of tiger lily, water with alum fertilizer water. In this way, the leaves will not turn yellow due to iron deficiency.
3. Fertilize on time and in the right amount. When caring for tiger lily, be sure to fertilize on time and in the right amount. If too much fertilizer is applied, you can try changing the water to let the excess fertilizer leach away, or immediately repot and rinse the bulb area with clean water. If the leaves turn yellow because no fertilizer has been applied for a long time, you can use new culture water to apply thin decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound flower fertilizer. In this way, you can save the yellowed leaves and let them grow again.
Common diseases of tiger lily and their control
1. Blue mold. Control methods: Store the bulbs at the recommended minimum temperature. Do not plant bulbs whose basal plates have already been damaged. Before planting, diseased bulbs must be soaked for 30 minutes in an aqueous solution of fungicides such as one-thousandth captan, chlorothalonil, or carbendazim, and then planted. After planting, maintain a suitable soil temperature.
2. Phytophthora. Control methods: Disinfect infected soil with general soil disinfectants; during cultivation, fungicides that control Pythium can also effectively control foot rot; ensure the soil has good drainage conditions; prevent crops from remaining in a wet state for a long time after watering; in summer, the soil temperature should be as low as possible.
The cultivation method of tiger lily is actually very simple, and you can start from its growth habits. When growing it, do a good job of soil mixing at the right time, and then control the temperature well. Later, it is also necessary to strengthen disease and fertilizer-water management, so as to ensure the growth of tiger lily.