Is the potted Eustoma (Lisianthus) easy to grow? An introduction to the latest care methods

Eustoma (Lisianthus) is a plant with very beautiful flowers, and the flower colors are also very rich. It is mostly used for potting or making cut flowers. Eustoma not only blooms beautifully, but also has a long flowering period. Perhaps some gardening friends are not very familiar with this flower, but as long as everyone can understand and recognize it, they will often fall in love with it.

The propagation methods of Eustoma are also relatively flexible. It can be propagated by cuttings as well as by sowing, and it is relatively easy to obtain small potted seedlings. Usually we only need to propagate it once, and it can bloom for many years, so it is also a perennial flowering plant.

In fact, even when grown in a potted environment, this flowering plant Eustoma is quite easy to grow. Generally, we only need to focus on doing a good job in the following aspects of care and management to let it produce brilliant flowers year after year.

1. Temperature

To make Eustoma bloom abundantly and beautifully, temperature assurance is very crucial. Its most suitable growth temperature is between 15°C and 28°C, and it is also relatively cold-tolerant, basically able to withstand low temperatures of 0°C. But if the ambient temperature is below -12°C, it is prone to freezing damage.

2. Watering

The second key part of growing potted Eustoma well is watering. Since it relatively likes a moist growing environment, it needs to be watered in time after the potting soil dries out. But the amount and frequency of water should be controlled well to avoid water accumulation in the pot that causes root rot. Usually, just replenish water according to the principle of watering thoroughly after the soil dries out.

3. Fertilizing

Since Eustoma blooms gorgeously and colorfully, it has a high demand for nutrients, so timely nutrient supplementation is also very important for its growth and flowering. Because it relatively likes fertilizer, it is necessary to ensure sufficient nutrients in the pot before and after potting. When potting, some bone meal, organic fertilizer, etc. can be added to the pot as base fertilizer. During the normal growing season, some liquid fertilizer can be applied, watered on once every 10-15 days.

But if you want to grow Eustoma well, in addition to focusing on the above three aspects of management, there are also some details that we need to handle well. The main point is to avoid high temperatures and direct strong light after the flower buds form, otherwise the plant is prone to attack by diseases. As long as everyone can manage these aspects well, you will find that potted Eustoma is actually also very easy to grow.