How to water calla lilies
As an elegant indoor flowering plant, calla lilies have special requirements for water management. Reasonable watering not only affects the quality of flowering, but also affects the survival of plants. This article will analyze the mystery of calla lily watering from the perspective of seasonal maintenance and help you master scientific watering methods. Seasonal watering cycle management Water during the spring growth period is from March to May during the plant recovery period. It is recommended to maintain a watering interval of 4-5 days. At this time, new buds must be germinated in conjunction with nutrient solution application. When watering, pay attention to slowly penetrate along the basin wall to avoid flushing the root system. During the summer high temperature period, the principle of "small quantities and multiple times" is adopted for water control from June to August. When replenishing water every two days, the high temperature period at noon must be avoided. It is recommended to cooperate with foliar spray in the morning to maintain 60% environmental humidity to prevent scorched edge phenomena. The autumn transition period is adjusted from September to November as the temperature drops, and is extended to fully watered every three days. Focus on observing the dry and wet state of the surface layer of the medium at 2 cm, and use bamboo stick detection method to determine the water content. During the winter dormant period, water should be strictly controlled from December to February to once every 10 days to maintain micro-tide in the basin soil. Heating environment in the north can increase air humidification, but it is necessary to avoid water droplets remaining in the leaf cores and causing rot. Advanced scientific watering skills Environmental factors regulate light intensity and ventilation conditions directly affect evaporation speed. It is recommended to set up a temperature and humidity meter for real-time monitoring, and the watering interval needs to be shortened by 20% in strong light environments. Priority is given to tap water dried for 2 days in the water quality selection standard, and the EC value is controlled at 0.8-1.2mS/cm. Rinse the medium with rainwater or purified water every month to prevent salt accumulation. Special circumstances found that yellow leaves were immediately stopped and loosened the soil, and if necessary, the pots were changed to prune rotten roots. The "dry-drying alternating method" can be implemented 20 days before flowering to stimulate flower bud differentiation.
Mastering the watering rules of calla lily requires continuous observation and practice. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record each watering time, amount of water and plant response, and dynamically adjust the plan based on seasonal changes so that this elegant flower can bloom all year round.