A friend said that the calla lily is the "tropical tulip", which is cultivated with bulbs. Every autumn, you can buy some calla lily bulbs for cultivation. The calla lily bulbs look similar to ginger, and I have also found that some unscrupulous merchants use Pinellia ternata bulbs to impersonate water lilies.
Above are the planting balls of water lilies
1. Pay attention to choosing the right planting ball
Let's take a look at the difference between calla lily planting balls and Pinellia ternata planting balls. Don't buy the wrong one. Some friends who have finally grown some water lilies only realize that they are Pinellia ternata when they grow up must be very cunning!
!You can directly buy some lotus seed balls from a gardening store or online. You need to carefully check whether the surface of the seed balls is rotten or blackened. If you find any rotting on the surface (first report to the store, return or refund), be sure to cut off the rotten part, soak it in carbendazim solution for about half an hour, then take it up and drain the water, and then you can replant.
.Generally, it costs more than 20-30 yuan to buy a lotus seed ball. If you are tempted by cheap prices, the quality cannot be guaranteed, and it is very likely that you will buy a Pinellia ternata seed ball, which is not worth the loss.
.2、 Choosing suitable potting soil
The soil for planting water lilies must be loose, breathable, and have good drainage. Generally, a large amount of potting soil is mixed into the soil, such as peat soil mixed with perlite in a ratio of 3:1. Some bark can also be added to the potting soil, and a small amount of slow-release fertilizer can be mixed appropriately. It is necessary to choose some soil with equal nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content. The fertility of slow-release fertilizer will be slowly released and will not burn the roots and stems of the plant. Common green mountain pots, gallon pots, or red pottery pots can be used for planting. The pots should have a certain depth, but good breathability and drainage. It is best for beginners to use green mountain pots to maintain water chestnuts, as they can prevent root rot disease because the sides and bottom of the green mountain pots have many drainage holes. You can first fill about 2/3 of the soil in the flowerpot, and then put the lotus seed ball into it. Be sure to place the bud eye facing upwards (the bud eye can be clearly seen on the seed ball), and the bottom of the seed ball is flat and easy to identify. The side with bud eyes is raised, so be sure not to plant it upside down.
After planting the bulbs of the water chestnut, cover them with a thin layer of soil about three centimeters thick. After planting, water them thoroughly once, and then they can be raised in a place with scattered light. After one or two days, the light will gradually appear. Do not fertilize the seedlings before they grow rapidly.
.3、 How to take care of newly planted plants?
Most friends who just bought a water chestnut seed ball are relatively small, and don't plant too many in one pot. Planting one seed ball in each pot is enough. Planting one water chestnut plant in one pot is beneficial for later growth, and its seed ball will continue to grow. The leaves will also grow very vigorously, making it easier to cultivate and bloom.
.The drainage and breathability of the flower pot for growing water lilies must be good. If using ordinary plastic pots to cultivate water lilies, you can open more openings on the side of the pot to increase soil breathability.
.If you want to raise water lilies well, you must do so in a well ventilated environment. If the ventilation is not good, potted water lilies are prone to various diseases.
. Especially in environments with poor ventilation and limited sunlight, the water in the soil evaporates very slowly, making it easy to contract root rot.When the water chestnut potted plant is first planted, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Its leaves are relatively delicate when they first grow, so it is important to pay attention to proper shading and keep them in a place with scattered light.
. Of course, the environment should not be excessively dark, otherwise the leaves will grow excessively. At the beginning, it is enough to give scattered light in the morning or evening, that is, to expose the leaves to the sun as much as possible without being sunburned. After their plants grow vigorously, they can try to expose themselves to the sun as much as possible.4、 Summer dormancy treatment
When the temperature is high in summer, such as above 28 degrees Celsius, the leaves of the water chestnut pot will gradually turn yellow. After the leaves completely wither, it will enter a dormant state. At this time, it is necessary to control watering and keep the soil cool and slightly dry. Do not water the pot until the soil is completely dry. In the hot summer, after all the leaves of the water chestnut have withered, you can cut off the dead leaves, just dig up its bulbs, store them in a dry, cool, and dark place, and replant them in the cool autumn weather.
5、 Fertilization Techniques
Fertilization is even simpler. Water lilies do not have a strong demand for fertilizers. When planting, you can mix some slow-release fertilizer into the soil. Later, during the peak season of leaf and growth, as well as when the flower buds are just emerging, you can regularly supplement with Huaduoduo 1 and Duoduo 2. Do not apply too much fertilizer, only during the period of vigorous leaf growth. When the leaves start to yellow in summer and the temperature is too high, you must stop fertilizing. In winter when the temperature is too low, you should also stop fertilizing.
6、 Maintenance temperature: Water lilies are quite afraid of cold. They are an ornamental plant that is very sensitive to cold and heat. A temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius is most suitable. If the temperature is too high, they will enter dormancy. In winter, if the temperature can be maintained above 10 degrees Celsius, they can grow normally. In winter, places with low temperatures are prone to frostbite, so why are many friends unable to keep water lilies well.