Talking about how to plant colored calla lily bulbs and the cultivation methods of calla lily bulbs, here is some knowledge about flowers and plants, including the following related content:
Calla lilies and lilies are somewhat similar, both beautiful, and their planting methods are almost the same. They are both bulbous plants. Calla lily bulbs are larger, and they actually come in a variety of colors, not just the common white, but also other colors, creating a colorful and rich variety. Their leaves are lush and green, the flowers are upright and beautiful, the shape is a bit special but very beautiful, with bright and elegant colors.
Calla lilies are a kind of perennial bulbous plants, so after planting and flowering this year, they will continue to sprout leaves and bloom next year. They are suitable for home planting. We can place them on the balcony, casement window, French window, or terrace for maintenance. They look very beautiful when they burst into bloom.
Actually, their maintenance is not difficult. If you know how to care for lilies or have planted lily bulbs before, you can also try to grow a pot of colored calla lilies, which is also easy to maintain. So, how to care for a potted calla lily to help it grow more leaves and flower buds, and produce more brilliant flowers?
How to plant calla lily bulbs
1. Prepare the bulbs, some calla lily bulbs are small, while others are a bit larger, both are normal. The general planting time can be chosen in autumn or spring. If the temperature is too low in spring, you can wait a bit. When the temperature reaches 15 degrees, it is relatively warm, and you can start sowing.
How to plant colored calla lily bulbs
2. The pot does not need to be too large. Bulbous flowers do not need large pots, but too small is not suitable either. A pot diameter of about 20 centimeters with some depth is enough. After planting, cover with about 6 centimeters of soil, water thoroughly, and then do not water again. Too much watering can cause the bulb to rot.
Generally, when the temperature is suitable and the weather is warm, their germination rate is very fast. It will grow leaves and emerge from the pot soil in less than a week. It is not suitable to plant bulbs in the very hot summer and the cold winter.
3. After flowering, continue to water a small amount and fertilize a little to promote the continued growth of the bulb. During the dormant period in winter, you can dig up the bulbs and store them in a well-ventilated, dry, and rain-free place. Then, in the spring, start planting them in the pot again. This way, they will sprout and bloom in the spring, and they can bloom every year, making it an easy task to have continuous flowers.