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Today, the editor will introduce the blooming period of tulips and the detailed cultivation methods of tulips, and the editor will continue to introduce next.
Introduction: Tulips are a relatively famous kind of flowers, with elegant and beautiful shapes, various colors, and enchanting fragrance, thus they are loved by many flower enthusiasts. In some landscapes, areas for planting a large number of tulips are often reserved, showing a significant effect on greening. So, when do tulips bloom? How to cultivate tulips? Let's find out together.
Tulips are a relatively famous kind of flowers, with elegant and beautiful shapes, various colors, and enchanting fragrance, thus they are loved by many flower enthusiasts. In some landscapes, areas for planting a large number of tulips are often reserved, showing a significant effect on greening. So, when do tulips bloom? How to cultivate tulips? Let's find out together.
When do tulips bloom?
Tulips bloom at different times depending on the growth area, but generally bloom from late March to early May. In East China, tulips planted from September to October can bloom from March to May, while those planted in North China in late September can bloom from March to April. Abroad, in countries like the Netherlands and Turkey, tulips planted using special methods can bloom from March to August.
Tulip cultivation methods
1. Bulb treatment
Choose bulbs that are intact and have smooth skin color. After purchasing, they should first be treated at low temperature, stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 4-9°C for two months before planting, or directly planted in a pot and placed in the refrigerator.
2. Planting time
Potted tulips can be planted in late October. You can use pots with a diameter of 10 to 20 centimeters, place a 3-centimeter thick layer of charcoal slag, brick particles, ceramsite, etc. at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer, add loose and fertile neutral soil, and plant the bulbs so that the top is flush with the soil surface. After planting, keep the pot in a shaded place for 3 to 5 days, then water thoroughly and place it in a cool outdoor area.
3. Sunlight
Adequate sunlight is necessary for the growth of tulips. Insufficient light will cause poor growth, leaf drop, weak plants, light leaf color, and shortened blooming period. However, for about half a month after planting tulips, they should be shaded appropriately to help the bulbs grow new roots.
4. Watering
Before planting, adjust the soil moisture to keep it slightly damp. During the growing period, there is usually no need to water, just keep the soil moist. In dry weather, you can water 1-2 times, wetting the soil to a depth of 15cm.
5. Fertilizing
Tulips do not require high fertility. If the growth is weak, some nitrogen fertilizer can be applied. When the root system is well developed, apply 2 kilograms of calcium nitrate per 100 square meters, divided into three applications at intervals of more than one week.
6. Pruning
Pruning of tulips is usually done after flowering, by removing the withered flowers in time to reduce nutrient consumption. As the plant withers, the dead leaves should be cut off. After pruning, continue to water and fertilize to allow the bulbs to store nutrients for blooming the following year.
In summary, tulips have excellent ornamental value and are among the favorite flowers of people. In addition to potted plants, they can also be planted in the ground and are widely distributed in our country. However, note that tulips contain toxic alkaloids, so it is not recommended to keep them in poorly ventilated indoor areas, such as bedrooms, etc.
The above is a detailed introduction to the blooming period of tulips and the cultivation methods of tulips, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.