How to plant Caladium
Compared to the common introduction of Caladium planting and cultivation methods and techniques for green plants and flowers by most people, let's follow the editor to take a look together!
Caladium has a large tuber underground, similar to the ginger we eat. It is usually planted from autumn, and it gradually grows flower buds and blooms during the New Year. The blooming period is very long. When planting Caladium bulbs, remember to cover them with soil, at least 5 centimeters thick. If it's too thin, the seedlings will grow weak.
For Caladium that has been planted, it will first grow roots. As the root system gradually grows well, it will directly sprout. As soon as it sprouts, we need to supplement fertilizer in time. Since it is a tuberous plant and will bloom after the leaves grow for a period of time, we are planting it to admire its flowers. Therefore, we should supplement fertilizer promptly after the leaves appear. Choose fertilizers high in phosphorus and potassium content, without lacking other elements, such as "Flower多多 2号," applying it 2-3 times a month. This provides sufficient nutrients, the roots continue to grow, and the buds will also keep emerging. After growing several leaves, flower buds will continuously appear, and the blooming flowers will be very beautiful.
In our homes, when caring for Caladium, as soon as it sprouts, we need to give it sufficient light. If the light is insufficient, it is easy for the leaves to grow excessively, resulting in long stems, thin and large leaves, and lighter color, which will affect the beauty of the later blooming flowers. Therefore, it is essential to place Caladium in a well-lit area, with the temperature maintained at around 10 degrees to ensure rapid growth, preferably at around 15 degrees. How should we water it? Generally, when the potting soil is dry to a depth of 5-6 centimeters, or almost half, we can directly water it. If you are unsure, insert a bamboo skewer halfway into the potting soil. When the skewer is dry, water it directly.
If the indoor lighting conditions are indeed poor, we can use a dwarfing agent every half month to achieve a dwarfing effect on the plant and make it bloom earlier. For these root plants with tubers, the maintenance is very simple. Just need to prepare well-ventilated soil, ensure the watering frequency, regularly supplement high-phosphorus and potassium content fertilizers, and place it under the sunlight, it will grow leaves directly. After a while, it will produce flower buds and bloom. Moreover, the blooming period of Caladium is very long, making it suitable for indoor cultivation. Those interested can quickly get one and learn how to care for it.
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