Culture methods of colorful calla lilies

The colorful horseshoe lotus is strange and beautiful, and its colors are dazzling, so it is very suitable for home decoration. Today we will learn about the culture method of colored calla lilies.

I. Culture methods of colorful calla lilies

1. Soil: the soil of potted color calla mainly adopts acid sandy loam with good drainage and good air permeability, and suitable organic fertilizer can be added to sandy loam.

2. Planting new plants: select the plants with good growth, remove the appropriate bulbs from them during the off-flowering period from June to August, and plant them in the prepared basin soil.

3. Temperature: calla lilies like to grow in a warm environment, the suitable temperature is 20-25 ℃, and the lowest acceptable temperature is 13 ℃. Attention should be paid to keeping warm in the early stage of planting.

4. Moisture: the newly planted corms of calla lilies have a large demand for water, and the basin soil must be kept moist, a small amount for many times. If the weather is dry, you can spray water to the ground to create a relatively humid environment.

5. Lighting: colorful calla lilies like the sun, in order to promote growth need to receive a certain amount of light, but can not be exposed to the sun. Pay attention to shade in summer. Do not keep the flowerpot in the dark for a long time.

6. Fertilizer: generally, liquid fertilizer can be applied once a week to blossom and send leaves, and the concentration and frequency of fertilization can be appropriately increased in the period of exuberant growth.

II. Disease and pest control

1. Calla lilies are vulnerable to aphids and thrips. We need to take good measures to control it by spraying insecticides such as imidacloprid.

2. Calla lanceolata will mainly appear soft rot. When the disease occurs, the tuber will soften and then slowly rot and give off a stench. The disease is difficult to treat and focuses on prevention. In the process of planting, we should do a good job of disinfection and ensure ventilation. The soil must be drained and ventilated. Strengthen the resistance through the control of water, fertilizer and other factors.

This is the end of the introduction of the culture method of colorful calla lilies. I hope it will be helpful to friends in need and can grow beautiful calla lilies.