Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of potted calla lily
The potted leaves of calla lily are thick, and the green leaves are heart-shaped or arrow-shaped. They originated in Africa. In recent years, exotic flowers have been introduced to China. They are perennial and stout herbs.
There are many kinds and colors of calla lily. If we plant calla lily at home, we should understand its growth habits and create an environment suitable for its growth. Simply share it with everyone.
1, pot soil preparation
Choose a suitable flowerpot for calla lily, try to choose a bigger flowerpot with more drainage holes at the bottom to avoid water accumulation.
Humus soil, garden soil and river sand are generally used to prepare loose and breathable fertile soil. Humus soil can provide rich nutrition, river sand can increase air permeability and drainage, so can perlite and peat soil.
2. Light
Calla lily likes light and needs plenty of light. It should be placed in Nanyang terrace, where the sun is shining at home. Pay attention to shading in summer to avoid strong sun burns at noon.
In other seasons, you can get enough sunshine. Only in the case of sufficient sunshine, photosynthesis will produce nutrients for the growth of calla lily, and it will flourish, blossom and bear fruit.
3. Temperature
Calla lily is an exotic flower, which is native to Africa and belongs to a warm environment, so it can't tolerate cold winter, and the best suitable growth temperature is above 16 degrees.
When the temperature is lower than 10 degrees in winter, warm-keeping measures should be taken. Cold water should not be used for watering. It is best to water at noon to avoid frostbite at the roots. Water in winter can be put in the sun for a while before watering.
Step 4: Water
The demand for water in the growing period of calla lily is relatively large, so it is necessary to keep the soil slightly moist, so water it frequently. As long as the soil is dry, it can be watered
When it is hot in summer, we should pay more attention to spraying water to cool down, so as to reduce the temperature and humidity of the leaf surface and its surroundings. When watering in winter, you should pay attention to drying the water first and watering it at noon.
5, fertilization
Fertilization is also necessary in order to improve the calla lily of potted plants. In the growing period of calla lily, it is best to apply fertilizer once every two weeks, and alternately use decomposed bean cake water and compound fertilizer.
Be careful not to fall in the center of the leaves when fertilizing, so as not to rot them. Do not apply raw fertilizer or thick fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.