How to plant Zephyranthes seeds
Today, the editor will introduce the planting methods of Zephyranthes seeds and the related introduction of green plant flowers such as the planting method of Zephyranthes bulbs. Let's learn about it together.
Zephyranthes is a flower that is quite memorable to the editor. Although it looks very beautiful when it blooms all over the ground, it is not the kind of existence that attracts people's eyes. Only those who understand it know how to appreciate its beauty. Zephyranthes is like this, not competing or grabbing, blooming alone in quiet alleys, hiding among mottled tree shadows. Even in the cold winter with heavy snow, it can stand upright and grow against adversity, with a simple and elegant temperament that does not compete with colorful flowers but stands alone in solitude.
Growth habits:
Although it looks as if it doesn't need the world's fireworks, its habits are not much different from those of ordinary flowers, which is quite down-to-earth. It also prefers loose and fertile soil. When we plant in scenic spots, because there is a natural decomposition of fallen leaves and branches all year round, the matrix is naturally suitable for its growth. It also likes sunny and semi-shaded environments, so it can be seen along river embankments, slopes, and under tree shadows. It is cold-resistant and blooms in July every year, with a single flower lasting about 3 days, and the whole flowering period lasting until early autumn in September. The leaves are hollow and嫩 green, similar to scallions.
One, "Many brothers and feet," planting with distance:
Zephyranthes is a perennial plant that can be planted all year round as long as the temperature is suitable. With the current weather, the temperature in the area north of the Huai River where the editor is located is about 20 degrees, which is very suitable for planting. It can sprout a few days after planting. The best soil for planting it is a loose and fertile matrix rich in humus, similar to mountain soil. However, many gardening enthusiasts like the editor, who live in flat areas and can't find mountain soil, need to buy humus soil, which is decomposed pine needle soil, mixed with garden soil or purchased nutrient soil for planting.
Since they both belong to the Amaryllidaceae family, the editor has always planted it with Lycoris, commonly known as the Red Spider Lily or Reincarnation Flower, in a large pot, making the flowering effect more spectacular when they grow together. The editor has been gardening for more than ten years and has a lot of experience, so planting in such a large pot is fine. If you have less experience, you can either plant it in the garden or use a regular 20 cm pot.
However, when planting, it should be noted that Zephyranthes has a strong reproductive ability, and the bulbs can reproduce small bulbs in 2 years, which is why the editor says it has many "brothers and feet." When planting, pay attention to leaving space between each bulb to give the small bulbs room to grow. Plant with part of the stem exposed to prevent water from entering the cut stem during watering, which could cause the bulb to rot. Planting is not complicated, and it is easy to survive. If you want it to grow vigorously and produce small bulbs, you can plant it a bit deeper and mix in a slow-release fertilizer evenly before planting, but not too much, as too much slow-release fertilizer can cause chronic fertilizer damage to the plant.
Two, keep it clean, don't water too much:
Zephyranthes likes a clean environment. Apart from watering thoroughly when planting for the first time, it should be kept dry before watering again. Like Lycoris, it is better to keep it slightly dry for flowering and growth. During the initial stage when it has not yet rooted, keep the potting soil slightly moist, and never water too frequently or excessively, which could cause waterlogging. If it stays in a wet matrix for a long time, it can easily lead to bulb rot. To make it bloom more, it must be kept slightly moist and dry, and watered later than other plants. Only when the potting mix is slightly damp is it necessary to water. Even in summer, it can be watered every two days. Too much water is not conducive to flowering. If you are worried that high temperatures will cause the leaves to wilt and turn yellow, you can mist the leaves to increase humidity during non-high-temperature periods.
How to plant Zephyranthes seeds
Three, apply thin fertilizer, elegant blooming:
During the flowering period, which coincides with the leaf growth period, fertilizing should focus on nitrogen-rich fertilizers, but the concentration must be low. Fertilizers can be used similarly to the editor of Green Plant Enthusiast Network, using Flower多多 No. 10 diluted 1000-1200 times or a balanced No. 1 fertilizer every 7 days. If there is no Flower多多, a general organic nutrient solution for flowers can be used every 10 days. If the temperature is high, the fertilizer concentration should be even lower, diluted to 1500 times. If the temperature is comfortable and the fertilizer stays moist for longer, it can be diluted normally.
When the flower stem emerges, switch to using phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Flower多多 No. 2 is gentler and safer than potassium dihydrogen phosphate, with the same concentration of 1000-1500 times, applied every 7-10 days. Similarly, the concentration should be lower when the temperature is high and normal when it is low. Stop fertilizing when the flowers are about to bloom and throughout the summer flowering period. Use a balanced fertilizer during the bulb care stage after flowering.
Four, sunny in spring and autumn, shaded in summer:
When planting Zephyranthes in scenic spots, we usually plant it near large trees. In spring, Zephyranthes grows with the trees, and the tree leaves have not yet fully expanded, so they don't block much sunlight. In summer, the dense tree canopy provides shade from the intense sunlight, and in autumn, as the leaves fall, Zephyranthes can bask in the warm sunlight. In winter, it can be exposed to the sun all day long.
Therefore, it can be summarized that Zephyranthes likes the sun but is afraid of the intense summer sunlight. When growing it in pots at home, it can be placed in a well-lit area in spring, autumn, and winter, but moved to a semi-shaded area in summer to avoid sunburn. If there is no suitable semi-shaded, diffused light environment, we need to pull a sunshade net to provide shade. However, it is important to keep the environment ventilated all year round. Spring and autumn and early morning and evening in summer are suitable for outdoor planting, where the environment has both ventilation and sufficient light. In winter and summer at noon, when the temperature is high, it is suitable to grow indoors. The difference is that after 35 degrees in summer, it should be kept in a cool semi-shaded indoor area, and before minus 5 degrees in winter, it should be kept in a well-lit indoor area.
Conclusion:
Zephyranthes has left a deep impression on the editor of Green Plant Enthusiast Network, largely because it is as cold as the editor. So, when returning to the hometown from Hangzhou, the editor brings back many bulbs to plant. Among the many flowers in the绿化带, only a few have moved the editor to take them home to propagate, which is enough to show that Zephyranthes has a special meaning to the editor of Green Plant Enthusiast Network. Seeing it bloom full in the pot always makes the editor feel very peaceful, so it is very suitable for growing at home. You might as well plant a few pots, and after a busy day at work, come back and quietly admire it, which will surely bring a bit of comfort!
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