What to Do When Bulb Plants Shrink
For experience on how to deal with the shrinking of bulb plants and related cause analysis, as well as the correct maintenance methods in green plant care, please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Many flower enthusiasts have bought bulb plants in spring. Although bulb plants can produce many small bulbs after being cultivated for one or two years, it is still relatively difficult to grow these small bulbs into large ones. However, flower enthusiasts shouldn't worry too much. Today, I will tell you how to grow small bulbs into large ones. Let's take a look together~
One, Factors Affecting the Shrinking of Bulbs
1. Temperature
Flower enthusiasts who have grown bulb plants may have experienced that the best time to plant bulbs in a year is in spring and autumn. Generally, cooler temperatures are the best time for bulb growth. If bulbs continue to shrink or always fail to grow, temperature is a very important factor.
2. Soil and Fertilizer Factors
Soil is a very important aspect for bulbs. If the soil is too heavy or too loose, it will also affect the growth and development of the bulbs. Therefore, when maintaining bulbs, we must use soil with good water permeability and breathability.
Fertilizer is also a very important aspect for bulb growth. If the plants are nutrient deficient, it is not good for bulb growth and will not allow the bulbs to grow large, keeping them in a small state. When growing bulbs, we should add more fertilizer, such as well-rotted sheep manure or chicken manure.
3. Light
If bulbs are placed in a too shady area during cultivation, they may not grow well. Many flower enthusiasts don't know how to properly care for bulbs. It's actually just following the normal maintenance methods, placing them in a brighter area. Flower enthusiasts, quickly put your bulbs in the living room~
What to Do When Bulb Plants Shrink
Two, How to Grow Bulbs into Large Ones
Whether it's spring bulbs or autumn bulbs, after the flowers fade, we need to care for the bulbs so they can continue to grow next year. Today, I will teach you how to properly care for bulbs.
First, we need to know that if the flowers of bulb plants fade, we need to cut off the flower spike to reduce nutrient waste. When the leaves have dried up, we can dig up the bulbs, but we should pay attention to their habits. If flower enthusiasts do not consider dividing the bulbs, when the bulbs enter a dormant state, there is no need to dig them up; just continue caring for them in the pot.
For bulbs with strong reproductive abilities, like freesias and gladioli, if flower enthusiasts want to consider dividing them, they can wait until autumn, then dig up and store the bulbs. If you are growing tulips and don't plan to divide them, just move them to a cool and well-ventilated environment after the leaves fall. Potted tulips do not need to be dug up.
That's all for the bulb care methods for now. Do flower enthusiasts have any experience with caring for bulb plants?
Above is the specific introduction on what to do when bulb plants shrink and related cause analysis, as well as the correct maintenance methods, for netizens to refer to.