In the fresh cut flower market, lisianthus is a particularly popular variety. Lisianthus flowers are light and elegant in shape. They look very much like roses. Whether they are cut flowers or potted flowers, they are particularly important to care for at home. Fresh. Lisianthus likes a moist and warm environment, but don't water it too much, otherwise it will easily cause root rot. Let me introduce it to you in detail below.

1. Temperature

Lisianthus prefers a warm and humid environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 28 degrees. At night during the growth period, the temperature should not be lower than 12 degrees. If the temperature is lower than five degrees in winter, the lisianthus leaves will turn into a rosette shape and will not bloom. If the temperature is higher than the optimal temperature in summer, the flowering time of lisianthus may be shortened.

2. Watering

Lisianthus likes a humid environment. It is easy to water it by seeing it dry and then getting wet. It is best to keep the pot soil slightly moist. Over-watering is very dangerous. Easily cause root rot.

3. Light

Lisianthus likes a warm and well-lit environment. It is more sensitive to light. Common sunlight helps the formation of flower buds and the growth of Lisianthus.

4. Soil

It is recommended to use loose, breathable and slightly acidic soil with good drainage. It is best to use garden soil modified with peat ash, rice bran and a little lime.

5. Growth

The flowering period of lisianthus is generally from May to July. During this process, it takes about more than a month of vernalization, which is a period of time. Continuous low temperature, and then transfer it to an environment of about 22°C to allow it to grow from the vegetative growth stage to the reproductive stage, and finally enter the flowering stage.

6. Disease

The most common disease of lisianthus is root rot, which is mainly caused by the application of unripe fertilizers and excessive watering. It should be avoided at ordinary times. If there is water in the basin, you can use carbendazim to spray it once every ten days or so in the early stage of the disease. Generally, it will improve after a month.

7. Reproduction

The propagation methods of lisianthus include sowing and cutting. Most family breeding uses sowing and propagation. Choose healthy and plump seeds, control the temperature at 22-25°C during sowing, provide moderate scattered light, and water on time, which is more conducive to plant growth. Generally speaking, it takes 12-15 days to germinate.

8. Pruning

If you want lisianthus to grow more vigorously, scientific topping during the growth period is essential. Note that synchronization with fertilizer during topping is more conducive to the germination of new shoots. In addition, the plants should be pruned appropriately after flowering to concentrate nutrients and prepare for the next flowering.