Can Eustoma Be Kept in the Bedroom? Learn the Correct Fertilizing Method
Eustoma (lisianthus) has a light, graceful form, elegant flower colors, and strong bud and shoot sprouting ability, making it one of the most popular potted flowers and cut flowers internationally. Its flower language is sincere and unchanging love, innocence, being moved, purity, beauty and emotion. It represents different meanings and flower languages depending on flower color. So can Eustoma be kept in the bedroom? How should it be fertilized?
I. Can Eustoma Be Kept in the Bedroom?
1. Toxicity of Eustoma
Eustoma belongs to the Gentianaceae family, and plants in this family are more or less toxic. For example, the roots of Platycodon grandiflorus (balloon flower), also in the Gentianaceae family, are toxic; they contain platycodin saponin, a component with strong hemolytic activity. Fortunately, however, Eustoma is not toxic, and the whole plant is non-toxic. Whether accidentally ingested or in prolonged contact with it, no problems will arise, making it a very people-friendly plant. Therefore, keeping it indoors is no problem!
2. Temperature Conditions
The most suitable temperature for Eustoma growth is 15-28degC, so Eustoma is not tolerant of low temperatures. If the ambient temperature is below 5degC, it will not bloom. At night it cannot be too cold, below 12degC, and of course it cannot be too high either; once it exceeds 30degC, the flowering period will end early. Therefore, if Eustoma is kept indoors in winter, the temperature is very suitable. Especially for gardening friends in the north, never casually leave these delicate flowers on a cold balcony.
3. Light Conditions
In addition, winter is relatively cold and light intensity is relatively weak. For a sun-loving plant like Eustoma, without receiving enough sunlight it cannot produce charming flowers. Therefore, it cannot be placed in a shady spot indoors; a balcony in the bedroom is more suitable.
4. Humidity Conditions
Eustoma likes moisture but fears waterlogging. In winter there is no need to water too much. In the bedroom there is no wind or direct sun, so if there is a humidifier in the room, so much the better.
In addition, there is one last point: the ornamental value of Eustoma. As a common cut flower material, Eustoma has a beautiful and elegant flower shape and is very suitable for placing in a vase as a cut flower arrangement. Paired with elegant wooden home accessories and simple, tasteful vases, Eustoma, representing love and hope, will add a bright touch to life.
II. Fertilizing Method
1. Fertilizing Time
During the growth period, fertilizing about once every 15 days is sufficient. During this period, however, pay attention to the ammonium nitrogen content in the fertilizer. If the content is relatively high, it will speed up leaf growth, and the leaves will also exceed their normal size, becoming softer with a darker color, causing the plant to grow leggy; if the temperature is relatively low, the leggy growth will be even worse. If this phenomenon occurs, potassium nitrate and calcium nitrate can be applied.
During the bud growth period, choose a fertilizer with more potassium nitrate for application, which is beneficial to bud formation.
2. Precautions
When topdressing, it is better for the fertilizer to be dilute rather than concentrated; you can fertilize a small amount at a time, several times. In summer, if yellow edges or scorched edges appear on the leaf margins, this indicates the plant needs calcium supplementation; during the growth period, if the plant feels very easy to break and is very brittle, this indicates the plant is deficient in boron. This plant has a fairly high demand for fertilizer. If the base fertilizer applied at planting time is not sufficient, then topdressing must make up for it, otherwise the plant's growth and flowering will be seriously affected.
During the flowering period, reduce the application of nitrogen fertilizer, and appropriately increase the application of potassium fertilizer. When fertilizing during flowering, be sure not to let the flowers come into contact with fertilizer, as this can easily burn the flowers. Before planting, be sure to choose soil with high nutrient content; such soil is very beneficial both for planting the plant and for healthy growth.