Autumn Zephyr Lily seedling price per plant, planting and blooming time, flowering period and planting methods
Autumn Zephyr Lily generally refers to Zephyranthes candida, also known as jade curtain, white-flowered iris lily, chive lily, and liver-wind grass. It is native to South America and is now grown all over China. So how much does an Autumn Zephyr Lily seedling cost per plant? When is it usually planted and when does it bloom? How long is the flowering period? How is it planted? According to the Suqian flower base, the price of Autumn Zephyr Lily seedlings is around 12 yuan per plant. It can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds.
When is Autumn Zephyr Lily usually planted and when does it bloom?
Planting time:
Autumn Zephyr Lily seedlings are rather afraid of heat during growth, and the most suitable temperature for sowing is 15-20°C, so autumn sowing in mid-to-late September is suitable.
Blooming time:
“The Autumn Zephyr Lily is the flower that blooms in September; the Autumn Zephyr Lily quietly adorns the September flower season, and the Autumn Zephyr Lily of September is also the most beautiful.” Through these verses, we can also understand that the flowering period of the Autumn Zephyr Lily is in September. Around summer, especially around the rainy season, is exactly the season when the Autumn Zephyr Lily is in full bloom.
The Autumn Zephyr Lily produces small white flowers in September. In appearance, its leaves look very much like small scallions, and the pure white flowers look especially beautiful against the slender, emerald-green leaves. Each flower has six petals, and the pure white, long oval petals wrap around a tender golden-yellow stamen.
How long is the flowering period of Autumn Zephyr Lily?
The flowering period of Autumn Zephyr Lily is between July and September. From blooming to fading, each flower can last about 2-4 days; if it is exposed to too much strong sunlight, it may not even last 1 day.
The flower language of the Autumn Zephyr Lily is first love and pure love.
In this world there are two kinds of love that are the most beautiful: one is first love, and the other is growing old together. First love may be called the past, but every time you think of it, it is still so beautiful. A love that grows old together may not be a passionate love, but it is the purest. Mutual support, mutual respect, and being together morning and evening - this kind of love is what people look forward to most. And because of its pure white color, the Autumn Zephyr Lily is given the flower language of pure love.
How is Autumn Zephyr Lily planted?
Autumn Zephyr Lily is generally propagated by division, carried out in early spring in March. As winter goes and spring comes, the frozen soil begins to thaw. First dig up the mother plant that needs to be divided, cut the bulbs into two halves, place them in the open air, and dry them for 1-2 days to let the wounds dry and close up, otherwise the seedlings are prone to rot. Then plant them in the field. Newly divided Autumn Zephyr Lilies have very weak water absorption capacity and take about 25 days to resume growth. For newly planted seedlings, just water once after planting; do not water frequently, still to prevent root rot.
Autumn Zephyr Lily by nature likes a cool environment. When the temperature exceeds 34 degrees, it stops growing. It is not strict about soil requirements and can grow in most environments: loess, black soil, clay, and sandy gravel soil all work, but good drainage is required, and irrigation should also be convenient. When planted on construction sites, it can survive in all kinds of soil. Fertilization should be applied during its growing period: fertilize once in April and May, using 80 kg of compound fertilizer per mu, and fertilize once more in August and September. Usually pay attention to moisture, and water as soon as drought is observed. There are almost no pests or diseases.