How to care for Strelitzia reginae in summer

Strelitzia reginae summer light requirements

Combine lighting during the day or at night to expose the Strelitzia to light. One 100-watt incandescent lamp per square meter is enough. It is best to hang the bulb 50 cm above the plant. Although Strelitzia reginae likes strong light, such lighting conditions can basically meet its requirements. If conditions permit, you can also move the Strelitzia reginae outdoors when the sun rises in the morning, allowing it to receive direct sunlight that is not too hot on your hands, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Temperature requirements for Strelitzia in summer

Generally speaking, the ambient temperature in the basement in summer can be maintained between 15℃ and 25℃. Such temperature conditions can ensure that Strelitzia can continue to grow rapidly in summer. If it is too hot outside, you need to close the door to keep warm. Otherwise, the ambient temperature at the cultivation site will suddenly become very high and the growth rate of the plant will be greatly affected.

If the maximum temperature in summer has reached 25℃, if conditions permit, you can move the Strelitzia reginae to a basement with room lights for management. It is best to place the Strelitzia reginae with its pot directly on the ground, as it is cooler and easier to water.

Water and fertilizer requirements for Strelitzia reginae in summer

In addition, because the air circulation in the basement is not good, the amount of watering needs to be controlled to prevent root rot. Apply a thin layer of fertilizer made from vegan flower fertilizer made from inorganic salts once every week. It is more appropriate to use inorganic fertilizers at this time, which are not only quick and effective but also relatively clean. When the weather turns cooler and the maximum temperature is below 25℃, let it gradually receive more direct sunlight. Compared with those that oversummer under normal conditions, these "low-temperature oversummering" Strelitzia not only have significantly more leaves, but also have thicker petioles.