Seed price and culture method of calla lotus

Calla lotus, also known as Zigu flower, water taro, mushroom flower, etc., is a sturdy perennial herb of the Araceae family. Its bud is white, like a horseshoe, and its leaves are green and dotted with white spots. It has become one of the most important cut flower species in the international flower market. Let's take a look at the seed price and breeding methods of calla lily.

How much does it cost to plant calla lilies?

The price of calla lily bulb is about 1-3 yuan, but there are many kinds of calla lilies, and all kinds of calla lilies have different prices. The white stem calla seed is about 1 yuan, the seedling is about 3 yuan, and the adult plant is about 13 yuan. Red stem calla seed is about 1.5 yuan, seedlings are generally 3 yuan per plant, and adult plants are generally 13 yuan per plant. The ball seed of calla lanceolata is about 1-2 yuan, the seedling is 2 yuan, and the adult plant is 13 yuan. The seed of colored calla is 3 yuan, the seedling is about 7 yuan, and the adult plant is generally 15 yuan. In addition, there are purple calla lilies, silver star calla lilies, etc., but the seedlings of calla lilies will not exceed 5 yuan each. adult calla lilies are more expensive, and the price tends to be between 10 yuan and 20 yuan each. most of them are balls sold online, and the price is less than 3 yuan.

Propagation methods of calla lilies

1. Ramet: the old leaves withered gradually and grew new leaves after flowering from May to June, or peeled off the small tubers around the mother plant and put them on the pot when changing pots in the middle of September, and generally flowered 3 months after planting.

2. Sowing: the sowing and propagation of calla is mainly indoor pot sowing, the optimum temperature for germination is 18-24 ℃, and germinates 15-20 days after sowing. The seedlings need to be cultivated for 3-4 years before they can blossom.

Culture methods of calla lilies

1. Soil: calla lily is suitable to choose slightly clayey soil with loose and fertile, rich humus, good air permeability and drainage. It is best to cover the bottom of the basin with a layer of coarse sand, coupled with soil and rotten leaves, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer to ensure good growth.

2. Temperature: calla lilies like warm and humid environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 22-30 ℃. When the temperature is below 20 ℃, the growth will slow down or even stop growing. Strong light should be shaded properly in summer and warm in winter.

3. Watering: calla lilies like sufficient water during the growing period, and watering should be determined according to the drying of potted soil. Usually, water can be sprayed on the surface of potted soil, leaves and flowers to keep the moist environment, and pay attention to the cleanliness of leaves to make them fresh and green.

4. Light: calla lilies are relatively shady at the beginning of their growth. Sufficient light is needed for vigorous growth, and sufficient light is needed during flowering to ensure that they bloom and flourish. If there is not enough light during the flowering period, it is easy to cause the bud to turn green or not to blossom.

5. Fertilization: apply fertilizer every 20 days during the growing period of calla lilies, select rotten bean cake water, and apply thin fertilizer frequently in the peak growing season, once every 10 days. Less fertilization may cause yellowing of leaves and malnutrition, while too much fertilizer can easily cause yellow leaves of calla.

6. Diseases and pests: calla lilies are most prone to aphids when they are poorly ventilated in the growing season. When insect pests occur, 40% omethoate emulsion 1500-2000 times can be sprayed to control them, and attention should be paid to improving ventilation conditions.

Points for attention of calla lilies

The main results are as follows: 1. Calla lilies enter the dormant period from June to July, when the bulbs around mature plants can be removed to raise new pots.

2. The most suitable breeding season for calla is from August to September, and the ramet must be propagated in autumn, otherwise it is difficult to blossom or bloom late in that year.

3. Calla lotus tubers, spawn and fleshy inflorescences are poisonous and contain a lot of calcium oxalate crystals and alkaloids, which can cause poisoning.