When does vanilla grow? How do potted plants grow?

Vanilla is a common spice plant, usually we eat more in ice cream or milk tea. Vanilla also has the functions of beautifying the environment, fresh air, beauty, medical treatment, etc., and has high economic value. The reproductive ability of vanilla is very strong, and it is relatively simple to grow it. Let's take a look at when vanilla is generally planted. How do you plant it?

When do you usually plant vanilla?

Vanilla is generally planted from February to April or August and September, when the temperature is more suitable for the growth of vanilla. Most plants will choose to plant from March to May because the growth rate is faster.

Second, how to plant potted vanilla?

1. Choose a suitable pot container

Vanilla is a plant with shallow roots, so choose a shallow pot to grow better. Commonly used ceramic pots and tile pots are more appropriate, because the air permeability is better. Put granular stone at the bottom of the basin, how can strong drainage, so as to avoid blockage.

2. Placement of potted plants.

Vanilla can grow in places illuminated by astigmatism, but it will grow more vigorously if you can ensure five or six hours of refracted light every day. Summer words on the south-facing balcony, to appropriate shade, not in the strong light exposure, so as not to appear withered leaves, wilting and other phenomena.

3. Soil selection

Vanilla is suitable for growing in good drainage, strong permeability, good looseness, more fertile soil, do not choose garden soil, because this kind of soil is more prone to hardening phenomenon, resulting in poor drainage. You can go to the florist and other places to match the right soil.

4. Sowing seeds

The common planting methods of vanilla plants are sowing and cuttings, which can save the time of budding. If it is sowing, it is necessary to soak the seeds 24 hours in advance to improve the germination rate of the seeds.

If you are a novice flower grower, you can buy vanilla plants directly, which can save time on sowing or raising seedlings.

5. Water and fertilizer

Watering vanilla potted plants should pay attention to methods, do not over-watering and do not long-term lack of water, both will lead to poor growth of vanilla, such as yellow leaves, wilting, rotting roots and so on.

You can insert your finger into the soil and water it properly if it is a little dry for three centimeters under the soil. Water it thoroughly at one time.

Vanilla on the pot or transplanting stage can be appropriate to add some mature organic fertilizer in the bottom of the pot, which is conducive to the early growth. In the period of vigorous growth of vanilla, you can properly fertilize the thinner fertilizer for two or three times, or you can go to the florist to buy professional fertilizer. When fertilizing, you should be careful not to apply too much fertilizer, so as to avoid excessive fertility and cauterize the roots or leaves.