How to water Strelitzia

Key points for watering Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia is native to South Africa, so it prefers a warm and dry climate and is relatively drought-resistant. It does not need much water under normal circumstances, and watering should not be excessive, otherwise it will affect its root growth. However, during the growing period, you can add some water to make it grow better.

How to judge whether Strelitzia should be watered

You can usually tell whether Strelitzia is lacking water by the weight of the pot. If the pot is light, it means it is lacking water, so you must water it in time.

How often should I water my Strelitzia reginae?

Strelitzia cannot be watered every day. Try to keep the soil dry from February to September. At other times, the soil can be kept moist.

Should Strelitzia be watered thoroughly?

Strelitzia is afraid of waterlogging, so when watering, it is generally necessary to water thoroughly, but waterlogging should be avoided, otherwise it will easily lead to root rot.

Strelitzia watering method

The soil of Strelitzia reginae should be kept dry as much as possible at normal times. It is relatively drought-resistant, so you must not over-water it when watering. However, you can add some water during the growing period to facilitate its growth. Be sure to water it thoroughly each time you water it.

What water should be used to water Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia reginae can be watered with standing tap water. Do not water it with freshly drawn water. Wait until the chlorine in it evaporates before watering it. It likes acidic water, and you can also choose to water it with rainwater.

Strelitzia watering amount

It is best to use a spray method to water Strelitzia reginae, and water it at an amount that is about the water level of two mark lines at a time. To put it more intuitively, water it until water flows out of the basin.

Strelitzia watering precautions

1. When repotting Strelitzia during the seedling stage, you can water it thoroughly to allow the seedlings and the soil to absorb enough water. This will help it adapt to the environment more quickly. If it is a mature plant, there is no need to rush to water it after repotting, because root pruning will inevitably cause wounds.

2. When watering Strelitzia, you need to pay attention to the fact that when the air humidity is relatively low or the temperature is too high, you need to lower the temperature. At this time, you also need to use some spraying methods, and it will be in a "drip but not dripping" posture, which can increase the humidity of the air or lower the temperature.