Cultivation methods and precautions of lisianthus

1. Soil

It is recommended to use loose, nutritious, well-drained loam for potting soil. It is best to use garden soil improved with peat ash, rice bran and a little lime.

2. Lighting

It prefers a sunny and warm growing environment. If it is guaranteed more than 16 hours of light a day, it will be very beneficial to the growth of stems, leaves and flower buds.

3. Temperature

The temperature suitable for its growth is 15℃-28℃. It can tolerate the low temperature of 0℃ for a short time. The night temperature during the growing season must not be lower than 12℃, the minimum temperature in winter must not be lower than 5℃, and the maximum temperature in summer must not be higher than 30℃.

4. Watering

It likes a warm growing environment, but too much water will damage its roots and cause disease. Too little water will reduce the growth rate of the plant and cause irregular flowering, etc. Therefore, watering should be appropriate. You can water it a lot at one time.

5. Fertilization

It prefers fertilizer. It is recommended to apply thin fertilizer every 5-7 days. Flower fertilizer is mainly phosphorus fertilizer. Apply thin fertilizer before flowering. No fertilizer is needed during flowering. Apply thick fertilizer after flowering.

6. Notes

Lisianthus has very strict requirements for water. Too much water will cause problems with its root system, and too little water will cause unfavorable growth of stems and leaves. It is best to water it by dripping water when there is a shortage of water.