Blue Flower leek is a plant of the genus Lily family , and is a unique plant in China. Generally grows on hillsides and grasslands. The flowering period is from February to March, and the entire flowering period lasts about 40 days. The flowers have a fragrance and bloom alone. The star-shaped flower grows on strong and slender flower stems. Currently, it has been introduced and cultivated by artificially. So, how are blue leeks planted? Let’s share your experience in planting today.
When did the blue flower leek be planted?
Many flower lovers want to know when to plant blue leeks. Generally speaking, they can be planted around the National Day. Flower lovers in the south can postpone it slightly. Generally speaking, blue leek balls the size of soybeans can bloom in the same year. It is recommended to plant large and small balls separately, with large balls mainly viewing flowers and small balls mainly maintaining.
The following are the specific planting requirements :
substrate: The best way to cultivate is to add perlite .
Watering: Watering strictly follows the principle of "drying, wet and wet", but it should not be too dry or too wet, and the medium should be kept slightly moist.
Fertilization: If you want to make the blue leek blossom bloom vigorously, you must adhere to "big fertilizer, big water, big sun" - the base fertilizer is mainly cake fertilizer, and add bone meal in moderation; top dressing is mainly homemade kitchen waste fertilizer, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote bud formation near the flowering period;
Light: Cultivation requires sunshine to avoid growing too much, and the environment is best to warm shelter.
planting method: planting period usually takes about twice the depth of the bulb in autumn and winter or around National Day. After blooming in spring, the flowers can be planted until the leaves wither in summer. The bulbs can be dug out and stored in a ventilated and dry place. Then plant them again when the autumn cools down. This is a very easy-to-plant flower. Water less, it is best to put it outdoors. It will take a period of freezing, and the flowers will bloom more in the second year. There will be certain yellow leaves during daily management, so don’t worry, it’s OK to remove them.
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