Culture methods of Aquatic Canna

Aquatic canna alias Florida canna, perennial large herb, native to South America, famous ornamental flowers, at present, many parts of the world are introduced and planted, yellow flowers similar to daffodils, blooming in spring, but has been sporadically open to summer, the plant height is about 1.2 meters, let's take a look at the aquaculture method of aquatic canna!

Market price of aquatic canna

The cultivation method of aquatic canna is very simple, and the market price is also very affordable. The price of a small plant is 0.75 yuan per plant, and the larger price is 1.6 yuan per plant. The specific price is still determined according to the local market, and some varieties will also change its price.

Growth habits of aquatic canna

Aquatic banana has a strong nature, strong adaptability, like light, afraid of strong wind, suitable for growing in wet and shallow water, fertile soil or sandy soil can grow well, the suitable temperature for growth is 15-28 ℃, lower than 10 ℃ is not conducive to growth, there is no dormancy period in the origin, annual growth flowering, winter dormancy in cold areas in the north, the rhizome needs greenhouse protection to overwinter.

Propagation methods of Aquatic Canna

1. Sowing and propagation: the sowing time should be carried out indoors from March to April. Before sowing, the seed coat should be broken with a steel file, soaked in warm water for one day, and then the seeds should be removed and controlled for dry water before sowing.

2. Segmented tuber: the propagation of segmented tuber usually takes out the tuber in the soil from March to April, removes sundries, and divides it with a shovel or sharp knife. Each tuber has 2-3 robust buds, which are used as propagation materials.

Culture methods of Aquatic Canna

1. Substrate: aquatic canna should be fertilized properly when it is planted outdoors, and relevant nutrient solution can be purchased when planting in the household.

2. Temperature: the suitable temperature for the growth of aquatic canna is 15-28 ℃, and less than 10 ℃ is not conducive to growth. Planting in the south can survive the winter outdoors, while it is cold in the north. The aboveground stems and leaves should be cleared, tubers should be dug out, slightly dried, stored in cellar or greenhouse with sand, and the temperature should be kept at 5-7 ℃. After 2-3 years in warm areas, the tubers should be dug out and replanted in the same place.

3. Lighting: aquatic canna likes light and should be cultured in a sunny place.

4. Watering: aquatic canna is resistant to flooding and can grow normally in 20 cm deep water. Open-field planting can choose pool-side wetlands or shallow water to dig holes to plant, the tubers buried in the soil, covering soil 7-10 cm, after planting to maintain humidity or shallow water.

5. Fertilization: when the aquatic banana grows to 4-5 leaves, it is a sign of flowering. At this time, 2-3 potassium dihydrogen phosphate is applied, or it can be foliar sprayed with a concentration of 0.3%. 0.5%.

6. Diseases and insect pests: aquatic canna has strong resistance to diseases and insect pests, but it is necessary to keep the water clean, salvage duckweed in time, remove weeds, and pay attention to the harm of snails in the south. The control method is to mix trichlorfon and sawdust into a cloth bag, and then tie the cloth bag to the pseudo-stem, so that the bag floats on the water surface to fluctuate with the water, and the snail damage can be prevented after the liquid is spread.