Growth environment and characteristics of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata growth environment conditions and requirements

Bletilla striata is widely planted in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi and other provinces in my country. It is mostly found in evergreen broad-leaved forests below 3,200 meters above sea level. It prefers a warm, humid, well-lit growing environment and has a relatively high demand for water during its growth process.

Growth temperature of Bletilla striata

The optimum growth temperature for Bletilla striata is 20-25℃, but the plant has strict requirements on the temperature in winter. When the temperature is below 10℃, the plant will stop growing and cannot survive the winter safely when there is frost.

Bletilla striata growth humidity

Bletilla striata has high requirements for water. The relative humidity of the air should be above 80%, and the soil moisture content should be around 70%. When watering, you should follow the principle of alternating dry and wet conditions.

Soil for growing white hyacinth

Bletilla striata prefers loose, moist, organic-rich, humus-rich sticky soil. The soil pH value is best between 6.5 and 7.5. It is a neutral soil plant.

Growth cycle and process of Bletilla striata

The growth cycle of the plant Bletilla striata is relatively long, and it takes 4 years from planting to harvesting. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruiting period is from July to September. However, only 2-3 tubers can be grown in two years, and 4-6 tubers can be grown in three years.