How to grow tulips in pots

Soil requirements

Tulips prefer fertile soil, which should be both moisturizing and breathable. Alkaline, loose sandy soil is best. Mix organic fertilizers such as rotted leaves and dried chicken manure into the soil. Be sure to keep the soil loose and ensure sufficient water a few days before planting. After the bulbs germinate, you can apply liquid fertilizer to the soil once or twice. Make sure the soil is moist, but not waterlogged.

Watering requirements

When watering tulips, you should pay attention to the fact that the water requirements vary greatly at different times. Try to water in the morning. When just planting, you should water it thoroughly so that the soil and the bulb are tightly combined and it is easier to take root. You should keep it moist within a week. During the flowering period, the water demand increases and the amount of water should be increased accordingly. After the flowers fade and the bulbs grow, you can reduce the amount of water. Note that you can choose to spray when watering, and try not to let water accumulate in the flowerpot.

Temperature requirements

Tulips prefer warm winters and cool summers, but they are good at dealing with the cold and can survive even in temperatures of minus thirty degrees Celsius. On the contrary, if the temperature is too high, it will inhibit its growth and cause the flowers to wither. However, the most suitable temperature for tulip growth is between 16 and 18 degrees. It starts to grow when the temperature reaches around 8 degrees. In general, when planting in potted plants, the temperature conditions at home can basically be met.

Pest and disease control

The main pests of tulips are aphids and root mites. When pests occur, you can choose corresponding pesticides to spray them. The main diseases are stem rot, soft rot, damping-off, color breakage and blind bud disease. Prevention of diseases and pests is very important. The soil should be disinfected during planting, and healthy bulbs without diseases and pests should be selected for planting. If diseased plants are found later, they should be dug out and destroyed immediately. Usually pay attention to maintaining ventilation and appropriate temperature.