The Cultivation Method and Precautions for Changeable锦 Flower
This article provides a detailed introduction to the green plant flower cultivation of the Changeable锦 Flower, with specific details as follows:
Mentioning Lycoris, everyone immediately thinks of the Red Spider Lily, which comes in two colors, red and white. Many people have heard of the legend of the Red Spider Lily. It is said that the red ones bloom in hell and are called Manjushaka, while the white ones bloom in heaven and are called Mantolhua. In fact, Lycoris is not just these two, today I will introduce a new and very beautiful Lycoris, called the Changeable锦 Flower.
How to cultivate Changeable锦 Flower? Detailed instructions are provided below.
I. Introduction to Changeable锦 Flower
Changeable锦 Flower, like the Red Spider Lily, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, with similar habits. It grows leaves in early spring, the leaves wither in summer, and it blooms in August-September. Changeable锦 Flower prefers a sunny and humid environment but can also tolerate semi-shade and drought, with extremely strong vitality. It is often planted under trees and can also be planted in flower borders. When blooming, the flower stalks are robust and long, making it an ideal cut flower material.
II. Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Changeable锦 Flower
Changeable锦 Flower is a relatively easy-to-grow bulbous plant. It is not suitable to transplant during spring when leaves are present, as it may affect flowering. In summer, when the above-ground part withers, it is more suitable for transplanting and planting. Therefore, now is a good time to plant Changeable锦 Flower.
1. -- Soil Selection --
Changeable锦 Flower can be grown in pots or in the ground. Ground planting is very simple, just need to bury it in the soil, and the roots do not require management, they will bloom on their own.
For pot planting, it is recommended to choose loose and breathable soil, such as a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold soil, and perlite, or directly use a universal nutrient soil. When potting, you can add a little bone meal and fermented organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer.
2. -- Planting Depth --
The planting depth of Changeable锦 Flower bulbs should not be too deep. It is recommended to cover the soil thickness to just cover the bulb, leaving the top of the bulb exposed to the soil surface. This can effectively prevent bulb rot.
3. -- Fertilization and Water Management --
Water the plant thoroughly when planting, then maintain slightly moist soil. About 20 days before the flower spike appears, apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. If the flowering time is uncertain, you can also skip the top dressing. Changeable锦 Flower mainly relies on the nutrients stored in the bulb, so no top dressing is needed from summer to flowering.
After flowering, apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizer 2-3 times to promote bulb expansion. Stop top dressing in winter, and in the spring, you can also apply 2-3 times of phosphorus-potassium fertilizer or sprinkle a little slow-release fertilizer.
4. -- Winter Protection --
Changeable锦 Flower is not cold-resistant. When the temperature drops below -5 degrees Celsius, the bulbs can easily be frostbitten, affecting growth. Areas like Zhejiang, Shanghai, and the southern regions can overwinter outdoors, while colder regions should be brought indoors or bulbs should be stored.
The above is an introduction to Changeable锦 Flower and its cultivation methods and precautions, for reference by green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant flower management.