When does the Freesia bloom?
This article introduces the blooming month of Freesia and a brief overview of the flowering period of this green plant, let's take a look together!
Freesia, belonging to the iris family of perennial bulbous herbaceous flowers, is also known as the little iris. It is particularly suitable for pot cultivation, with long and slender leaves similar to those of the hanging orchid, giving it a sense of elegance. The flower stalks are upright and sturdy, usually blooming around April. The light yellow flowers are very vibrant and emit a faint fragrance, making them very enchanting.
Before the Freesia flowers fade, you can cut the flower stalks and place them in a vase with water, which can extend the flowering period of Freesia and serve as a decorative flower arrangement to fragrance the whole room.
During the cultivation of Freesia, you must avoid these "three fears" to prevent it from falling over or turning yellow, and even produce a ring of buds within three weeks, with the flowers blooming in layers the following month, each lasting for half a season.
The first fear: Poor soil aeration
Freesia mainly propagates through bulbs, so when pre-planting, we must perform sterilization and disinfection to ensure the bulbs are clean and the soil is uncontaminated. When receiving the bulbs, first check their condition, and try to choose large and plump bulbs. If there are blackened or rotting parts, make a simple cut and then soak them in a fungicide solution to prevent further decay. Afterward, soak them in a rooting solution and then let them air-dry to speed up germination.
Next, prepare the soil. Freesia prefers slightly acidic humus soil, so the soil should be a mix of pine needle soil or leaf mold. To improve the soil's drainage, mix in coarse river sand, gravel, or perlite as a granular matrix in a 5:3 ratio. If planning to keep Freesia indoors for an extended period, add a layer of cobblestones as a drainage layer to ensure that after watering, the moisture does not accumulate and prevent bacterial growth.
When does the Freesia bloom?
Some flower enthusiasts say that their Freesia always collapses or turns yellow, which may be due to poor soil aeration, leading to insufficient root grip. Any slight movement can cause loosening, affecting the normal growth of the roots. It is best to change the soil. If it's not suitable to turn the soil at this time, you can remove the soil around the bulbs and add some medium-sized granular matrix, such as cobblestones, to stabilize the bulbs and increase air circulation, which is more beneficial for root growth.
The second fear: Low environmental temperature difference
Freesia prefers a warm and humid growing environment, so during cultivation, we must increase the humidity, keeping it around 30%-50%. If the humidity is too low, the leaves of Freesia will not develop fully, gas exchange will be weakened, and it may easily become dry and turn yellow due to dryness. If the humidity is too high, its transpiration will be weakened, and if kept in a closed room for a long time, it may easily breed bacteria. The best way to increase humidity is to open the windows in the morning and evening and spray water mist around.
Moreover, spraying water mist has another benefit: it can lower the surrounding temperature and provide an environmental temperature difference. To speed up the growth differentiation of Freesia, increasing the temperature difference is the best method. During the day, place Freesia in an open area to ensure normal sunlight, usually about 4-6 hours. Under sunlight, the surrounding temperature will be around 28°C or even higher, while the temperature in the morning and evening is relatively low. With the evaporation of water mist, the temperature will further decrease, making Freesia feel threatened. It will speed up the flow of nutrients and increase its growth rate.