The cultivation skills of bulbous colorful horses
The editor introduces you to some experience in growing bulbous flowers, the cultivation skills of bulbous colorful horses, and shares detailed content next.
Firstly, after receiving the bulbs, place them in a ventilated and shady environment at about 18℃ for 2 days to allow any wounds caused during transport to heal before planting. If long-term storage is required, they must be stored in a refrigerator at 7℃ to 10℃ (humidity 80%).
Secondly, from planting to blooming and full bloom, it varies by variety, and long-daylight hours and high temperatures can promote earlier blooming. Generally speaking, larger bulbs bloom earlier than smaller ones.
Thirdly, when planting, place the bulb芽 upwards and cover with soil about 2.5 to 3 centimeters thick. Bulbs with a diameter of 12 to 14 centimeters can be planted in pots of 4 to 4.5 inches, and bulbs with a diameter of 16 to 18 centimeters in pots of 5 to 5.5 inches. If the pot is too small or planted too shallow, the growth vigor is easily weakened.
Fourthly, the planting medium requires good drainage, good ventilation, and a pH value between 6 to 6.5. The content of peat in the cultivation soil should be between 30% to 50%, and other large-particle media can be used for better ventilation, such as sand, bark, perlite, vermiculite, etc.
Fifthly, after planting, tetramycin and streptomycin can be applied regularly to prevent and control soft rot disease.
Sixthly, when planting in winter, there is no need to shade, maintaining good ventilation. Starting from planting, keep the daytime temperature between 20℃ to 24℃ and the nighttime temperature between 10℃ to 13℃ for 50 days, which is conducive to growth.
Seventhly, the control of moisture must be moderate, as excessive dryness followed by wetting can easily cause root damage and rot.
Eighthly, it is best to apply only nitrogen and potassium fertilizers within 20 days of planting, and then apply compound standard fertilizers.
Ninthly, paclobutrazol can be used to dwarf the plant shape and increase the ornamental value of potted plants. The application concentration is 8ppm to 10ppm, usually used when the bud germination length is between 4 to 7 centimeters, with an interval of 6 to 10 days.
Additionally, tetramycin and streptomycin are agricultural medicines, which are generally available at agricultural pharmacies. Also, the colorfulness of the bulbs of the colorful horse蹄莲花 is greatly related to the amount of sunlight, so it is necessary to supplement light appropriately during the period of flower bud differentiation.
The above sharing of the cultivation techniques of bulbous colorful horses is for reference and suggestion.