How to Handle Eustoma After It Blooms? A Detailed Guide to the Methods
Eustoma (Lisianthus) is a type of flowering plant that not only has high ornamental value but also offers many beneficial effects. It is loved by many people, so the area planted with Eustoma in our country is currently quite large. When growing Eustoma, management work is very important. This is especially true after flowering, so how should Eustoma be handled after it blooms? Below, the editor will give everyone a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. Prune in time
When Eustoma is flowering, it needs to consume a large amount of nutrients. Therefore, in order to ensure the nutrients for the Eustoma flowering period, during the Eustoma flowering period, some spent flowers, old leaves, yellow leaves, etc. should be pruned away in time. Concentrate the nutrients on the healthy flowers. In addition, branches that are too long, too dense, leggy, or affected by pests and diseases should also be pruned away. The growth value of these branches is relatively small, and they will also consume a large amount of nutrients. Moreover, after pruning them away, the plant's permeability can also be improved, further enhancing the growth ability of the Eustoma.
2. Temperature control
Eustoma has relatively high temperature requirements, especially during the flowering period, when it is very sensitive to temperature changes. After Eustoma blooms, the temperature should be controlled at around 16-22 degrees. A suitable temperature can increase the flowering rate of Eustoma and delay the flowering period. Therefore, in summer, because the temperature is relatively high, we should do a good job of cooling. Similarly, in winter when the temperature is low, we should do a good job of cold protection and heat preservation. If the temperature is too low, then the Eustoma may suffer cold damage, resulting in an inability to grow normally.
3. Water reasonably
After Eustoma blooms, we should do a good job of watering. Reasonable watering can ensure the flower quantity of Eustoma. The soil should follow the principle of seeing dry and seeing wet. If the soil moisture content is insufficient and relatively dry, then water in time to keep the soil in a relatively moist state. However, attention should also be paid to controlling the amount of watering; watering must not be excessive. If excessive watering causes water accumulation in the soil, then the roots of the Eustoma will rot as a result. This will affect the root's growth ability and absorption ability. At the same time, attention should also be paid to controlling the water temperature, especially in winter, when the water temperature should be close to the soil temperature.
4. Fertilize appropriately
As just mentioned, Eustoma needs to consume a large amount of nutrients when flowering. Therefore, during the Eustoma flowering period, we should also pay attention to doing a good job of fertilizing to provide sufficient nutrients for Eustoma flowering. During the Eustoma growing season, apply a thin liquid fertilizer once a month to ensure sufficient nutrients. In winter, in order to allow Eustoma to overwinter normally, apply one application of decomposed farmyard manure before overwintering. Control the amount of fertilizer well to avoid fertilizer damage caused by excessive fertilization. This is very beneficial to the growth of Eustoma.
The above is a brief introduction to how to handle Eustoma after it blooms. That is all for today's introduction. We hope it can be helpful to everyone!