How to Grow and Care for Zephyr Lily
Zephyr lily is easy to grow and also has ornamental value. So there are quite a lot of enthusiasts growing zephyr lily. Its plant form is elegant and quite ornamental, and it is often grown as an ordinary potted plant. So what are its growing methods?
1. Watering
During the growth process, zephyr lily needs enough water. It is recommended to keep the soil moist, but do not let it become waterlogged. In dry weather, you can spray water on the leaves to increase the air humidity. Otherwise, the leaf tips are very likely to dry out.
2. Soil selection
The soil quality required by zephyr lily is usually dominated by fertile sandy loam. Zephyr lily is not strict about soil. To improve drainage performance, a certain amount of yellow sand is mixed into the soil. Or add some small white foam particles to the soil to loosen it, so that the roots of the zephyr lily can breathe.
3. Growing environment for zephyr lily
It is robust by nature, drought-tolerant and resistant to high temperatures, and easy to cultivate. The suitable growing temperature is 22-30 degrees, and the cultivation soil is best as fertile sandy loam. Zephyr lily likes light, but is also tolerant of partial shade. It likes a warm environment, but is also relatively cold-tolerant. Deep soil layers, flat terrain, and well-drained loam or sandy loam. It likes moisture and is afraid of waterlogging. It has strong adaptability, strong resistance to pests and diseases, strong bulb sprouting ability, and is easy to propagate.
4. Fertilizing
When potting each year, soil replacement and base fertilizer are used together. The fertilizer can be organic fertilizer, such as manure or nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. Generally, it is applied once every 2-3 months, increasing phosphorus and potassium in proportion, which can promote thick bulbs and good flowering.
5. Temperature
The most suitable growing temperature for zephyr lily is 22-30 degrees. After planting, pay attention to irrigation and maintain humidity. When the ambient temperature is below 10°C, it cannot overwinter safely, so at this time the zephyr lily should be moved indoors and cold protection and warmth measures should be taken.