Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of Shandandan flower

Planting time

The low bulbous flowers in Shandandan are mainly bulbous. Choose a suitable flowerpot according to the size of the planting ball. If properly maintained, the big ball will bloom that year. Planting time is usually in autumn. If you miss autumn, you can store the seed balls in wet sand and wait for planting in autumn. Seeds should be planted in loose and fertile soil with good drainage. Poor soil is easy to cause seed balls to rot.

Planting spacing

Planting is to ensure a certain spacing. The big ball is about 30cm, the middle ball is 20cm, and the small ball is 7~8cm. Don't cover the soil too deep after planting, just 3~4cm.

Cultivation method of Shandandan flower

environmental requirement

Shandandan flower is a wild flower in the north, which is not so melodramatic. Pay attention to replenish sunshine after bulbs germinate. Normal lighting can avoid shading, and the daily lighting time is more than 6 hours. Pay attention to humidity, neither too dry nor too wet. When the weather is fine, it is good to put plants outdoors to breed. Don't accumulate too much water to avoid root rot.

Eradicate weeds

As a grass flower, there will be many small weeds around Shandan, which will compete with plants for nutrients. During the growing period, weed all the time and pull it out directly. It is necessary to loosen the soil frequently at the seedling stage to ensure that there is enough oxygen in the soil, but in the later stage, roots will emerge on the soil surface. To avoid damaging the roots, be careful when loosening the soil.

Insect prevention

From April to May, the flowers of Shandandan grow rapidly and the buds gradually grow out. In this process, it is easy to encounter underground pests such as ground tigers and grubs, and it is difficult to control them. Therefore, the planting balls must be disinfected, and the roots can be watered with disinfectant every month during maintenance.

Matters needing attention in Shandandan floriculture

Xiangyang drying

Shandandanhua likes sunshine and dry environment. Roots are suitable for cold environments and cannot be stuffy. High temperature and humid environment can easily lead to root rot. Pay attention to timely ventilation in summer and often loosen the soil.

Be in a dormant state

Bulbs will have an obvious dormancy period. They will bloom in June and July, the stems and leaves on the ground will wither gradually in August, and all the above-ground parts will die in September. At this point, the bulb will enter a dormant state. Take care of the bulbs and plant them next year. They will continue to bloom.