The latest cultivation methods and precautions for calla lily
Calla lily is a perennial robust herbaceous plant belonging to the Araceae family, and its ornamental value is very high. Just like its name, the flowers of the calla lily are white and elegant, shaped like a horse's hoof. Used to make bouquets and flower baskets, they are very popular in the market and have relatively large market demand. So how should calla lily be cultivated? Below, the editor will bring you the cultivation methods for calla lily. Let's take a look!
1. Soil selection
In fact, calla lily has relatively strong growth ability and also has strong adaptability to soil. It can grow normally in most soils, but soil actually has a considerable impact on the growth of calla lily. If the soil quality is poor, although calla lily can grow normally, it will also affect its ornamental value. Therefore, when planting artificially, we should mainly use slightly acidic soil that is rich in fertility, loose, and highly permeable. If mixing it yourself, you can use leaf mold, vegetable garden soil, and fine sand. After mixing, disinfect it, and then you can begin planting.
2. Propagation methods
There are many propagation methods for calla lily, such as division of corms, division of clumps, sowing, etc. When propagating by division of corms, wait until the calla lily enters dormancy. Directly peel off the small corms around the calla lily tuber, and then plant them separately. Division of clumps can also be used for propagation. The time for division of clumps is generally around May each year, after the calla lily blooms and the old leaves wither. Then remove the small tubers of the mother plant, grade them, and pot them. Under normal circumstances, they can bloom in about 3 months. Finally, sowing propagation can also be used. The suitable germination temperature for calla lily seeds is about 20 degrees, and they can germinate 2-3 weeks after sowing.
3. Water and fertilizer management
Calla lily likes to grow in a moist environment with sufficient fertility. Therefore, when planting calla lily, we must pay attention to watering more. Then frequently apply decomposed liquid fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, etc. For chemical fertilizer, compound fertilizer and diammonium phosphate should be used alternately, and applied about once every half a month. When watering, the amount of water should still be controlled well. Do not water too much, otherwise calla lily is prone to root rot. Reasonable adjustments should be made according to seasonal changes. For example, in spring and autumn, water about twice a week, while in summer, water about once every two days.
4. Precautions
Calla lily likes a warm environment and should not be exposed to direct sunlight for too long. However, during the flowering period of calla lily, it is still necessary to provide sufficient light, otherwise the flower buds will develop poorly, which will greatly affect the ornamental value and quality. About 4 hours of light per day must be ensured. Then pay attention to controlling the temperature well, especially in winter, because calla lily has relatively poor cold resistance. Therefore, in winter, the temperature should be kept above 10 degrees, otherwise the flowering rate will be reduced.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for calla lily. The cultivation methods for calla lily are actually very simple, but some cultivation precautions should also be noted to ensure normal growth of calla lily. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!