How much does a pot of freesia cost? Detailed guide to growing methods and precautions
Freesia, also known as fragrant iris or little freesia, gets its name because its flowers are pure white and its fragrance resembles that of orchids. It has high ornamental value, and many people like to keep a pot of it at home or on their office desk. So roughly how much does a pot of freesia cost? What are the growing methods and precautions?
I. Introduction to freesia:
1. Is freesia toxic?
Freesia is non-toxic, so those who like growing it can place it in the living room, study, bedroom and other places. Although it has a floral fragrance, it will not affect the body, so it can be grown with peace of mind.
2. What is the flower language of freesia?
The flower language of freesia is purity.
II. Roughly how much does a pot of freesia cost?
Freesia prices vary on the market, roughly around 8 to 50 yuan per pot, but due to differences in variety, market and specification and size, there will be certain price differences. For example, at the Shuyang Yaoyan Flower and Tree Farm the price is roughly around 12 yuan per pot, at the Xinli Flower and Tree Garden in Zhouquan Village, Xinhe Town, Shuyang County the price is roughly around 15 yuan per pot, and at Tianzi Flower Gardening the price is roughly around 26 yuan per pot, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.
III. What are the growing methods and precautions for freesia?
1. What are the growing methods for freesia?
(1) Soil requirements: What kind of soil is suitable for planting?
Freesia is suitable for growing in an environment with loose, fertile soil and good drainage and water retention, so when choosing soil, try to choose sandy loam for planting. After choosing the soil, disinfect it with agents such as methyl bromide, then leave it for about a week before use.
(2) Temperature requirements: How many degrees is best for growth?
Freesia does not have high temperature requirements. Generally, when the plant has grown 4 leaves, a temperature of 13 to 14 degrees is best; when it reaches the flower bud differentiation stage, a temperature of 10 to 25 degrees is best; and after flowering, controlling it at around 15 degrees is sufficient.
(3) Light requirements: Can it be exposed to strong direct sunlight?
Freesia likes light but is not tolerant of strong light, so when the first leaf grows, it should be properly shaded. When it has grown 4 to 6 leaves, ensuring 10 hours of light per day is sufficient. During the flower bud differentiation stage, appropriately extend the light, and if the light is very strong, provide appropriate shading.
(4) Bulb selection and treatment: How to treat them?
(4.1) Bulb selection: Choose several corms with a glossy, plump appearance, free of damage and disease, and growing vigorously, as seedlings.
(4.2) Bulb treatment: Soak the selected bulbs in a carbendazim solution for one to two hours, then remove them, let them dry, and place them in a warm environment to root. Once they have grown 2 to 3 cm, plant them in the soil.
(5) Fertilizer requirements: How to fertilize?
Freesia does not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, during the flowering period, applying an appropriate amount of base fertilizer is sufficient. When 2 to 4 leaves have grown, apply an appropriate amount of fertilizers such as urea, potassium sulfate or ammonium nitrate. When flowering, apply an appropriate amount of monopotassium phosphate foliar fertilizer.
(6) Water requirements: How to water?
Freesia does not have high water requirements; it is enough for the soil to be moist, so the specific amount of watering is determined by the dryness and moisture of the potting soil. When it reaches the flower bud stage, reduce the amount of watering.
2. What are the precautions for growing freesia?
The bulbs must be disinfected, because there are bacteria on the surface of the bulbs, and if not disinfected they will cause pests and diseases. So after selecting the bulbs, be sure to soak them in a carbendazim solution for one to two hours, then remove them, place them in a cool place to dry, and let them root freely. Once roots of 2 to 3 cm have grown, plant them in the soil to avoid pests and diseases.
The above is a detailed introduction to the market price of freesia and its growing methods and precautions. We hope it is helpful to everyone.