How to grow Eustoma in water? A detailed guide to water culture and care

 Many people who do not know Eustoma confuse it with Platycodon grandiflorus (balloon flower); in fact, there is a big difference between them.

 The balloon flower has a bell-shaped calyx with five lobes, the flowers are borne singly at the top, and the corolla is bell-shaped and broadly funnel-shaped.

 Its flowering period is from July to September, and the colors are purple or blue, rarely pink and white.

 The English name of the balloon flower is Blloon Flower, because the unopened balloon flower bud looks like a balloon.

 It sounds like a flower that blooms in autumn, but in fact its flowering period begins with the plum rain season in mid-June and spans summer and early autumn.

 Eustoma has even more varied flower colors, including bicolors and solid colors, and the petals can be double or single. The flower shape is cute and unique, and the colors are bright and elegant, making it one of the most beloved cut flowers.

 Although Eustoma borrows the name of Platycodon grandiflorus, it is actually unrelated to it; it is only called Eustoma because the shape and color are similar.

 There are very many varieties of Eustoma, including the Sapphire series, Florida series, Lisa series, Mermaid series, double-flowered Eagle, Edie series, Red Mirror, Echo, Mariachi, and many more.

 Because of its elegant plant form and fresh, delicate tones, it has become an accompaniment in many bouquets, but its actual price is more expensive than main flowers such as roses.

 A bunch of ordinary flowers, once Eustoma is added, will make the whole design lively, light and more upscale.

 You can also give a whole bunch of Eustoma directly as a gift. Its flower language is beauty, being moved, rich in emotion, innocence, sincere and unchanging love, and purity.

 Eustoma can not only be given as a cut flower and used in floral design, but can also be grown in pots or in water.

 Eustoma likes to grow in a sunny, humid and warm environment. It is not tolerant of waterlogging, but it is drought-tolerant.

 Its suitable growing temperature is 15-28°C, and the nighttime temperature must not be lower than 12°C.

 In winter, if the temperature is below 5°C, Eustoma cannot bloom and the leaf rosette takes on a rosette form. When the growing temperature exceeds 30°C, the flowering period will be shortened.

 Eustoma has very strict water requirements. If the water supply is insufficient, its stems and leaves will be thin and weak, and it will bloom early. Although it likes moisture, too much water is unfavorable for root growth.

 The natural flowering period of Eustoma is from May to July, but flower shops sell it all year round, and with certain cultivation techniques it can bloom throughout the year.

 After receiving Eustoma as a gift from someone, you can grow it in water to extend its flowering period. Let's take a look at how to grow Eustoma in water!

 1. First deal with the bouquet. Remove the not-so-good petals and leaves, keeping only those outside the vase, and finally leave only 3-6 leaves for decoration.

 2. The first time you arrange the flowers, clean and disinfect the water culture container and remove all bacteria, in order to prevent bacteria from breeding, which makes the roots and stems prone to rot and causes the fresh flowers to lose their freshness.

 3. Cut a small part off the base of each flower stem at a 45° angle, then place it in clean water or water containing a preservative. Remember to change the water once every 2 days and cut the base at an angle each time.

 4. The water in the vase should not be too much, but it also should not be lower than 1/3.

 5. Unlike potted Eustoma, water-cultured Eustoma cannot be placed in a ventilated place, because this will speed up the drying of the Eustoma branches, leaves and flowers, which is not conducive to survival.

 Key points for water-cultured Eustoma:

 Do not sprinkle water or spray on the surface, because the flowers and leaves of Eustoma have poor absorption capacity and are prone to soaking and rotting. Also be sure to keep it away from air conditioning to prevent water from evaporating and being lost.