Abstract: Pseudocalla is a beautiful and special aquatic plant. Its flowers are beautiful in shape and rich in colors, and are deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts. However, if you want to make fake calla lilies grow luxuriantly and have a long flowering period, in addition to selecting suitable planting locations and providing sufficient water sources, the right thing to do...
Calla japonica is a beautiful and special aquatic plant. Its flowers are beautiful in shape and rich in colors, and are deeply loved by horticulture enthusiasts. However, if you want the false calla lily to grow luxuriantly and have a long flowering period, in addition to selecting suitable planting sites and providing sufficient water sources, correct ball preservation methods and reasonable planting time are also very important. Let's take a detailed look at how to save fake calla lily balls and planting techniques!
What is a false calla lily? A false calla lily is an aquatic or wet perennial herb that belongs to the Araceae family, also known as oolong flower, variegated flower, mandarin duck grass, etc. Its rhizome is a number of small round or oblong pieces of meat called seed balls, which is one of the main ways to breed calla lilies.
Preservation method of calla lily bulb 1. Choose fresh bulb. It is best to choose fresh bulbs separated during the growing season of the false calla lily to ensure their quality and nutritional content.
2. Cleaning. Rinse the removed seed ball with clean water to remove impurities and soil on the surface.
3. Dry. Place the cleaned seed balls in a cool and ventilated place to dry to prevent dampness and mildew.
4. Storage. Put the dried seeds into dry and ventilated sealed bags. You can add some desiccant to each bag to absorb moisture in the air and keep the seeds dry.
5. Placement temperature. Pay attention to the temperature when storing the seeds. It is best to place them in a cool place at 10-15 ° C to avoid damage caused by too high or too low temperatures.
Suitable planting time for false calla lilies. False calla lilies generally start growing from May to June every year, and their flowering period is from July to September. Planting time can be selected in spring or autumn, but it is best to carry out it in the first half of the growing season to facilitate the growth and flowering of calla lily.
Planting skills for false calla lily 1. Choose a suitable planting site. Pseudocalla lilies like an environment with sufficient light, clear water quality, and soft and fertile soil. They can choose to grow them in ponds, rivers, lakes and other waters. If you plant it at home, you can choose a suitable flower pot or basin.
2. Depth control. The depth control of the seed ball is crucial. Generally, the appropriate depth should be selected according to the size of the seed ball so that it can be exposed to the water.
3. Fertilize. Calla lilies like soil rich in organic matter, and can be applied in appropriate amounts before planting or during the growing season to help improve soil fertility.
4. Water it. False calla lilies like water and must keep the water surface deep every day to prevent the ball from being exposed to the air.
5. Prevent and control pests and diseases. Pseudocalla lilies are vulnerable to germs and pests, and can be controlled by appropriate spraying fungicides or pest pesticides.
The method of rate-propagation of pseudocalla lilies can also be propagated by rate-propagation. This method is more suitable for the situation where pseudocalla lilies grow luxuriantly and have developed root systems. During rationing, the root system of the pseudocalla lily can be cut open and each rationing can be placed in a new container for maintenance.
Common fake calla lily varieties There are many popular fake calla lily varieties on the market, among which the more popular are "Night of Light","Caiyun","Tang Xi", etc. These varieties vary in flower color, shape and size, and can be selected according to your preferences.
Precautions for false calla lilies 1. Try to avoid direct sunlight, so as not to cause excessive photosynthesis and increase the water temperature, causing the false calla lilies to die.
2. Change the water quality regularly to keep it clean.
3. Increase the number of watering times in hot weather to prevent the water surface from evaporating too quickly and causing the water level to drop.
4. Properly trim the pedicels to maintain the growth status and number of flowers of the false calla lily.
5. When encountering low temperatures in winter, false calla lilies can be moved indoors or to an environment with better insulation measures to protect their growth status.
The flowering regularity of pseudocalla lily is affected by many factors, such as light intensity, water quality and temperature, soil nutrients, etc. Under good growth conditions, calla lilies generally begin to bloom late in the growth period, and the flowering period can last for several months to half a year.
Common growth problems and solutions for false calla lily 1. Mold in seed balls: Mold in seed balls is generally caused by improper storage or moisture. The moist seed balls can be dried before storing.
2. Too dense root system: Too dense root system of calla lily will affect its growth and flowering. It can be transplanted into a larger container for cultivation.
3. Leaf diseases: If the leaves appear to be spots, withered and other diseases, fungicides can be sprayed in time to prevent and control them.
4. Insufficient nutrition: Insufficient nutrition of calla lily will lead to problems such as slow growth and short flowering period. Organic fertilizers can be applied in a timely manner to supplement them.
The ornamental value of the fake calla lily is beautiful and colorful. It can be used as a decoration for waterscape and courtyards to increase the aesthetic beauty of the space. At the same time, the growth and change of fake calla lilies is also a good viewing experience.
The pairing of false calla lilies with other aquatic plants In courtyard or waterscape design, false calla lilies can be paired with other aquatic plants, such as lotus flowers, hibiscus, etc., to make the entire environment more colorful.
Cultural meaning of false calla lilies. False calla lilies have profound meaning in China culture and are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, reunion, prosperity and wealth. In traditional culture, it often appears together with plants such as lotus and narcissus.
Market prospects of calla lilies With the improvement of people's living standards and the emphasis on the natural environment, the garden and waterscape design market has become increasingly popular. As a unique aquatic plant, calla lilies have a very broad market prospect.
Pseudocalla is a beautiful and special aquatic plant. Its preservation and planting methods are of great significance to the growth and flowering of Pseudocalla. At the same time, calla lily is also a plant with high ornamental value and has great market prospects. We must fully understand its characteristics and cultivation techniques, and take good care of it, so that the fake calla lilies can play their best.