What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Strelitzia reginae

How to grow Crane orchid

Strelitzia reginae likes to grow in a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is not cold-resistant and the temperature in winter needs to be above 5 degrees. It avoids extreme heat, drought and waterlogging. It is suitable for planting in well-drained, loose, fertile sandy loam with a pH value of 5.

When repotting Strelitzia reginae in spring, you can cut off the tillering seedlings growing from the roots, so that the small clusters have 2-3 buds, each bud has 2-3 fleshy roots, apply wood ash on the cut, and wait for it to dry before planting it in loose and fertile soil.

Watering method

The crane orchid likes a humid environment, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. The amount of watering must be controlled. Water should be sprayed frequently in summer to keep it moist. However, the plant grows slowly in winter and requires less water. At this time, watering should be controlled to keep the soil slightly dry.

Fertilization method

During the growth period of the crane orchid, water it with thin liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizer frequently. If the temperature is high in summer or low in winter, you can apply less fertilizer or stop fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.

Pruning methods

During the seedling stage of the Strelitzia ovata, it is necessary to pinch the top of the plants in time to promote the growth of side branches. In addition, yellow and dead leaves can be removed in time during the growth period. If the leaves turn yellow, but the petioles are still green, you can cut off the leaves first and keep the petioles. If the petioles also turn yellow, you can cut off the petioles.

Things to note when growing Crane Orchid

The Strelitzia ovata cannot tolerate strong light in summer and needs to be kept in a well-ventilated place with good scattered light. Take measures to keep warm in winter and move it indoors for maintenance. Water it less in autumn and winter to avoid frost damage to the roots of the Strelitzia ovata. The seedlings can be repotted once a year, and the mature plants can be repotted once every two years.