Monthly maintenance tips for Allium

Care of Allium zephyranthes in January

Pay attention to the preservation of the bulbs and check them frequently to prevent freezing damage. Alliums grown indoors can still bloom, so pay attention to water and fertilizer management.

Maintenance of Allium orchid in February

At this time, you can divide the plants indoors. Before new leaves grow, dig out the bulbs and remove the soil. Separate the bulbs together with the roots, and plant 2 to 3 plants in each hole. The planting depth should be such that the bulbs do not protrude from the soil surface. After watering thoroughly, place it in semi-shade for a few days, and then move it to the sun for maintenance.

Care of Allium zephyranthes in March

You can continue to propagate by dividing the bulbs.

Plants that have been potted for 2-3 years can be removed from the pots and planted in the ground. Relatively ample space and sufficient nutrients are conducive to the rejuvenation of the bulbs. After one year of planting in the ground, they can be re-potted, so that the growth of the Allium orchid will be more vigorous.

How to care for Allium zephyranthes in April

When the Allium enters the growth stage, pay attention to watering and fertilizing, replenishing nutrients, and promptly removing weeds in the pot to promote the growth of the Allium.

Maintenance of Allium zephyranthes in May

In May, the Allium is in the growth stage, ensuring sufficient sunlight. Other maintenance is the same as in April.

Maintenance of Allium zephyranthes in June

Apply phosphorus fertilizer to promote flower bud differentiation.

Care of Allium zephyranthes in July

The plant begins to bloom, and until November, the Allium enters a stage of alternating vegetative growth and reproductive growth. Pay attention to the supply of water and fertilizer to promote growth and flowering.

August Care of Allium

The first batch of flowers that bloom will slowly wither in August. Stop watering at this time and resume watering after two months. Repeat this intermittent watering, and after one year, the Allium orchid can bloom 2 to 3 times.

September Care of Allium

Same as last month’s management.

October Care of Zephyranthes

Controlling water and fertilizer is beneficial to the growth of bulbs.

South of the Yangtze River, it can grow for several years after planting without digging. In areas north of the Yangtze River, the bulbs should be dug up after the Descent of Frost, dried slightly, mixed with soil, and stored indoors for planting again in the spring of the following year.

Care of Allium zephyranthes in November

For ornamental purposes north of the Yangtze River, the potted plants can be moved into a greenhouse where they will continue to grow and bloom. It should be placed in a sunny place and the soil should be kept moist.