How to plant the seeds of the calla lily
Here are some small experiences on how to plant the seeds of the calla lily and the techniques for raising calla lilies. Let's introduce them as follows.
The calla lily belongs to the Araceae family, Calla genus, and is a perennial herbaceous plant with rhizomes. The calla lily is also known as arrowhead flower, aquatic taro, and wild taro. Calla lilies prefer a warm and humid environment, and are not cold and dry resistant. Calla lilies grow well in soil that is rich in organic matter, fertile, loose, and slightly acidic. The flowers are white, tubular in shape, and when inverted, resemble horse hooves. Commonly cultivated varieties include white calla lilies, red calla lilies, yellow calla lilies, and silver star calla lilies.
Sowing Time and Propagation Methods
Seed propagation is done from April to May, with a temperature of 18-24°C for sowing. Division propagation is carried out after flowering from May to June, when the old leaves gradually wither, new leaves grow, and small bulbs form around the rhizome. These small bulbs are separated and planted separately. Rhizome cultivation is done in September, in the autumn.
Cultivation Methods
There are pot cultivation for ornamental purposes and field cultivation.
For pot cultivation, when the mother bulb produces small bulbs and new leaves in autumn, the small bulbs are separated and planted in a deep pot with a diameter of 25 centimeters. The potting mix uses 2 parts of finely crushed pond mud, 1 part of decomposed farm manure, mixed with an appropriate amount of superphosphate and decomposed cow dung.
Field cultivation involves selecting strong and sturdy bulbs in March to April and planting them in a wind-protected, well-ventilated, low-lying, and fertile soil. The land is plowed and sufficient base fertilizer is applied, then planted in ridges, with a ridge width of 100 centimeters, using furrow planting, with a spacing of 20 centimeters between plants and 30 centimeters between rows.
Top-dressing
During the growing period of calla lilies, apply decomposed cake fertilizer and a moderate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer twice a month. No fertilizer is applied after the flowers have withered.
Management
In spring, when the weather warms up, the potted plants can be moved outdoors. If the branches and leaves are lush, the outer yellow leaves can be removed to facilitate the emergence of flower stems and promote more flowering.
After each top-dressing, spray clean water on the leaves to keep them fresh. Place the pot in a sunny area indoors at 10-11°C, keep the soil moist, loose, and well-ventilated during the growing period, and increase humidity. Move the plants indoors before "Frost's Descent." They can bloom during the Spring Festival. March to April is the most vigorous flowering period. After the calla lilies enter dormancy, the rhizome bulbs can be taken out to dry and stored in a ventilated and cool place, or they can be preserved in a pot with dry soil. In autumn, they can be divided and planted in pots.
The above provides a comprehensive introduction to how to plant the seeds of the calla lily and the techniques for raising calla lilies, hoping to bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.