What is the soil formula for Zigadenus lilies?
Today, we will introduce the soil formula for Zigadenus lilies and the related knowledge of cultivating Zigadenus lilies, with detailed information below.
Zigadenus lilies require 3 more and 1 less with a secret formula for thick leaves and blooming of a hundred flowers.
Introduction: Zigadenus lilies are very beautiful indoor potted plants, native to Africa and Mexico. However, many flower enthusiasts in our country also grow them indoors, which can also be uniquely shaped with flowers blooming in abundance. With proper care, they can even bloom over a hundred flowers at once, presenting an astonishing beauty that is simply irresistible. Today, our editor will tell you about the 3 more and 1 less, plus a secret formula, that you need to master when cultivating Zigadenus lilies to achieve the most beautiful state.
More sun exposure
Zigadenus lilies belong to the cactus genus and require a high amount of sunlight. Besides the initial seedling or cutting stage where they need to be gradually adapted to sunlight and placed in a semi-shaded environment, they must be placed in a well-lit environment at other times. Even in the hot summer, there is no need to shade them, as sufficient sunlight can greatly increase their resistance to diseases and pests, and is beneficial for them to produce flower buds and bloom. The uprightness and brightness of the leaves are inseparable from sufficient sunlight.
More watering
Although Zigadenus lilies belong to the cactus genus, their leaves are relatively wide and thick, requiring a lot of water and a strong transpiration capacity. Therefore, when cultivating Zigadenus lilies, we must not water them as we do with cacti, only watering when the soil is completely dry. Many flower enthusiasts like to wait until the potting soil is completely dry and then wait a few more days before watering, which is not suitable for Zigadenus lilies. We must keep the soil slightly moist, especially in the summer, as Zigadenus lilies require moist soil in the sun to prevent the leaves from wilting and the flowers from falling.
More ventilation
Ventilation is very important for thick-leaved flowers like Zigadenus lilies. It can effectively prevent and control diseases and pests. Zigadenus lilies have a strong vitality, and with good ventilation, they can completely eliminate diseases and pests, saving time and effort in the process of caring for the plants. In my view, ventilation is a basic requirement for cultivating Zigadenus lilies.
What is the soil formula for Zigadenus lilies?
Less use of soil with high viscosity
The configuration of the soil is also crucial when cultivating Zigadenus lilies. We must maintain 50% to 60% of granular soil. Soil with high viscosity can make the soil too heavy, causing damage to the roots of Zigadenus lilies. Keep in mind that Zigadenus lilies grow by climbing on other plants and their roots are not very strong. If the soil viscosity is too high, the roots can easily rot in a slightly humid environment. Therefore, when preparing soil for Zigadenus lilies, we must use more permeable and breathable soil like river sand and coal slag.
Secret formula
Many flower enthusiasts report that their Zigadenus lilies have no problems in maintenance but do not grow well, with few leaves and small size, and a low number of flowers. In this case, you can try to cut a section of leaves from the Zigadenus lilies and perform grafting and cutting. The grafting target can usually be cacti like仙人掌,仙人球, or量天尺. After correctly grafting Zigadenus lilies, you will find that their growth rate will undergo a surprising change, with rapid growth, continuous emergence of new leaves, and a significant increase in the number of flowers.
The editor of Green Enthusiast Network believes that to make Zigadenus lilies grow well, it is best to graft them onto other cacti, preferably those with larger plant sizes. These plants have more nutrient reserves, which is beneficial for the better growth of Zigadenus lilies, and you can also create your unique scenery. In addition, more sun exposure, more watering, maintaining good ventilation, and using breathable soil will also make your Zigadenus lilies bloom over a hundred flowers and easily burst into bloom.
The sharing above about the soil formula for Zigadenus lilies and the related explanation of cultivating Zigadenus lilies is hoped to bring a little help to your life!