Small canna is what we commonly know as canna lily. Canna lilies are very popular among flower lovers because their flowers are brightly colored and their leaves are glossy green, making them very beautiful. What is even more worth mentioning is that canna lilies have a very long flowering period, almost from early summer to late autumn...
Small canna is what we commonly know as canna lily. Canna lilies are very popular among flower lovers because their flowers are brightly colored and their leaves are glossy green, making them very beautiful. What is even more worth mentioning is that canna lilies have a very long flowering period, almost from early summer to late autumn. Here we will talk with flower lovers about how to grow canna lilies in pots.
The growing habits of small canna
The canna lily plant is relatively tall and can grow to about 1.5 m. Therefore, flower lovers who want to grow canna lilies must plant them according to the space in their own homes. Canna lilies mostly grow in southern regions and like a warm and humid growing environment. They like sandy soil with relatively deep fertility and are not cold-tolerant.
Pot cultivation of canna lilies
Canna lilies are suitable for planting in April and May. Flower lovers can buy canna lily corms at the flower market. Choose healthy corms without disease, and it is best if each corm has about three flower buds. Also, it is best to buy canna lily corms that have already been dwarfed. If you do not want to go to the flower market to buy corms, you can buy them directly online.
Soil Canna lilies are not like some flowers that are very delicate. Canna lilies do not have high requirements for soil; being fertile is enough. It is best to use sandy soil and mix in some humus soil to increase the soil's organic matter content.
Flower pot and planting Choose a larger flower pot, preferably with a diameter of about 30 to 40 cm. The depth is best if deeper, which is beneficial to the growth of canna lilies. After planting, water thoroughly and move to a cool place to let the roots recover.
Light and watering Canna lilies like light, so usually it is best to place them in a place with plenty of sunlight, such as a balcony. Do not place them in a dark place, as this easily causes leggy growth. Usually, you can spray some water on the leaves to keep the leaves moist. As for fertilizing, generally once a month is enough. You can apply some decomposed cake fertilizer, or buy some special compound fertilizer for flowers at the flower market.
Pruning Canna lilies have a very long flowering period, so usually after the flowers fade, you can directly cut the flower stalk off from the base, which then helps new flower stalks of the canna lily sprout.
The above sharing of pot cultivation techniques for canna lilies comes from Kexue Xingnong, and I hope it can help you.