When to dig and plant Freesia bulbs
Today's tip sharing: information about when to dig and plant Freesia bulbs and the techniques for storing Freesia bulbs in the aspect of green plants and flowers, details are as follows:
Freesia is a very beautiful orchid with fragrant and colorful flowers, loved by many. If you want to grow Freesia at home, you need to understand some basic knowledge about Freesia, such as its planting time and dormancy period. In this article, we will introduce the planting time and dormancy period of Freesia, hoping it will be helpful to you.
I. Planting time of Freesia
The general planting time for Freesia is in spring and autumn, both of which are suitable seasons for planting Freesia. Specifically, the spring period is from March to May, and the autumn period is from September to November. During these two seasons, the temperature is suitable, and there is plenty of sunshine, which is conducive to the growth and development of Freesia.
Before planting Freesia, we need to prepare bulbs and soil. Bulbs can be purchased at flower markets or online, and the soil can be well-draining leaf mold or perlite. When planting Freesia, we need to bury the bulbs in the soil and water thoroughly, keeping the soil moist.
II. Dormancy period of Freesia
The dormancy period of Freesia is generally in summer, when the leaves of Freesia will gradually wither and enter a dormant state. At this time, we need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Maintain suitable temperature and humidity. High temperatures in summer can cause the leaves of Freesia to wither, so we need to place Freesia in a well-ventilated, shaded area to maintain suitable temperature and humidity.
2. Reduce watering frequency. In summer, the growth rate of Freesia will slow down, so we need to reduce the frequency of watering to prevent overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
3. Pay attention to pest control. Summer is the peak period for pest breeding, so we need to pay attention to pest control and clear pests in a timely manner.
After Freesia enters the dormancy period, we need to wait until autumn to water again, allowing it to resume growth. In autumn, we can move Freesia indoors, maintaining suitable temperature and humidity, allowing it to continue growing indoors.
III. Harvesting Freesia bulbs
After Freesia enters the dormancy period in summer, we can harvest the bulbs in autumn. Specifically, we need to wait until all the leaves of Freesia have withered, dig out the bulbs, clean them, and dry them in a well-ventilated and dry place for storage.
The time for harvesting Freesia bulbs is generally between October and November, when the temperature is suitable and also conducive to bulb storage. After harvesting the Freesia bulbs, we can store them in a dry, well-ventilated place and plant them again in the spring of the following year. In summary, planting Freesia requires attention to suitable planting time and dormancy period, as well as maintaining suitable temperature, humidity, and pest control. Only in this way can Freesia grow healthily and bloom beautiful flowers.
The above introduction about when to dig Freesia bulbs and the techniques for storing Freesia bulbs are hoped to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.