What are the precautions for growing Eustoma (lisianthus)?

Eustoma (lisianthus) comes in rich flower colors, with abundant blooms and a long flowering period. If you plant a small seedling in early spring, it can begin blooming in May and keep flowering until the end of November, wave after wave, blooming continuously and looking very beautiful. So do you know what needs attention when growing Eustoma (lisianthus)?

1. Use drip irrigation for watering: Eustoma (lisianthus) has strict requirements for water. Too much water will damage the roots, while too little will cause weak growth of stems and leaves, so it is best to use drip irrigation, which is most beneficial to the growth of Eustoma (lisianthus).

2. Disinfect the potting soil: If growing Eustoma (lisianthus) in pots, the substrate used needs to be treated with high-temperature steam or methyl bromide for disinfection. The soil pH is best kept at 6.5-7.0.

3. Avoid high temperature and high humidity: After the flower buds form, it is necessary to avoid a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, otherwise fungal diseases are very likely to occur.

4. Control the amount of fertilizer: Before planting Eustoma (lisianthus), add manure, bone meal, etc. to the soil as a base fertilizer. Because Eustoma (lisianthus) has a relatively high demand for fertilizer, topdressing should be done in time during the growth process.