The correct method for dwarfing freesia with paclobutrazol

Freesia, also known as freesia, is a perennial herbaceous flower of the Iridaceae family. The corm is oval, the stem is slender and weak, about 40 cm tall, the leaves are sword-shaped and rather narrow, the spike is slender and slightly twisted, most flowers are borne on one side or tilted, each inflorescence bears 5 to 7 flowers, the flowers are funnel-shaped, in bright yellow, creamy white, purple-red and other colors. Freesiaorchidflowers have elegant colors, are delicate and refined, with a rich fragrance and a long flowering period, and are people's favorite ideal potted flowers for decorating the living room and study. Even more striking is that its flowering period can be freely adjusted to around the Spring Festival, adding to the festive atmosphere. However, when freesia is grown indoorscultivationduring the process, the plants often become slender and leggy, and when the flower stalk emerges, a stick is needed to support the flower stem to prevent the stalk from bending and affecting its ornamental value. To prevent its leggy growth and promote "dwarfing," the method is to treat the corms with "paclobutrazol" before planting, which can achieve excellent results. Method: Before potting freesia in autumn, soak the stored corms in an 80 ppm (80×10-6) "paclobutrazol" solution for 15 to 20 hours, take them out and rinse with clean water, then pot them and carry out normal watering and other management. Freesia treated in this way emerges uniformly, has dark green leaves, increased leaf width, reduced length, and a richer fragrance after flowering. The picture below shows the flowering of freesia treated with paclobutrazol.