Daily cultivation and care methods for Lisianthus, starting with potted plants for home flower arranging

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Lisianthus (Eustoma) is available not only as potted varieties but also as cut-flower varieties, but because the seedling stage is difficult to grow, many flower enthusiasts are deterred; however, some enthusiasts choose to buy ready-made plants directly. Below, Huayoujun explains how to grow Lisianthus, of course including potted plants bought from the flower market.

The care for Lisianthus bought from the flower market is the same as for Lisianthus we grow ourselves from seed; both need good light and ventilation, and grow faster under conditions of high temperature and long daylight hours. This is a very important factor: they must not be kept indoors (especially ready-made potted plants bought from flower shops; many enthusiasts think they can just place them indoors for viewing, which is fine short-term but not long-term).

Lisianthus: The difference between Lisianthus and Campanula (balloon flower)

Because the Lisianthus we buy back from flower shops is generally in full bloom, after flowering you can cut off the flower stems, which promotes the growth of basal shoots. Sometimes it blooms while growing basal shoots at the same time. Once the basal shoots have grown out, you can cut off the old stalks.

Many flower enthusiasts probably also want to ask: can cut-flower Lisianthus bought from flower shops be propagated by cuttings? Actually yes, but the survival rate is not high, and rooting takes relatively long. The soil below is from a cutting made by one enthusiast; the axillary buds emerged quickly, but rooting was very slow, about a month and a half. If it is a branch cut from your own potted plant, the survival rate is much higher.

In addition, although Lisianthus is often grown as a 1- or 2-year plant, if indoor temperatures are relatively high in winter, it can be grown for many years.

Lisianthus: Prevention and control of common diseases and pests in Lisianthus

Regarding routine watering, Lisianthus has a very high water demand, but excessively high humidity easily damages the root system, so the potting soil only needs to be slightly moist; do not let water accumulate. Lisianthus already in full bloom does not need fertilizing; if it has not yet bloomed, you can give some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer that promotes flowering, such as Bikaihua and the like.

Actually, Lisianthus that is already a large seedling is not difficult to grow; extensive management is enough. Just remember not to move its position every few days.

Next we will talk about sowing Lisianthus. Generally there are two best time periods for sowing, spring and autumn. Sowing in spring means you see flowers that same year; sowing in autumn means you see flowers the following year. The small seedling stage of Lisianthus grows relatively slowly, so it really tests the grower's care skills, because the longer the seedling stage, the greater the chance of mistakes.

In addition, if we buy seeds intending to sow them, we must first make sure to know whether we are buying cut-flower or potted types, because cut-flower Lisianthus plants are very tall, and when grown on a balcony they easily become crooked and unstable, so their appearance is not attractive enough. Therefore, for balconies it is generally recommended to grow dwarf potted Lisianthus.

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Daily cultivation and care methods for Lisianthus, starting with potted plants for home flower arranging

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