Cultivation methods and precautions of tuberose

Farming methods

temperature

In mid-to-late October, the tuberose should be moved into the greenhouse. The temperature in the greenhouse needs to be maintained between 8-12℃. If it is lower than 5℃, the leaves of the tuberose will turn yellow and fall off, or even die.

illumination

Tuberose prefers a sunny and well-ventilated growing environment. From early May to the end of September, it is suitable to place tuberose in a sunny place or on a balcony for maintenance. It should be noted that it should avoid exposure to the sun at noon in summer.

Watering

Summer is the peak growth season for tuberose. The soil in the pot must be kept moist during this period, and the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased depending on the situation. If it is a tuberose seedling, you should spray water on the leaves 1-2 times a day.

Fertilization

During the growth process of tuberose, liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10-15 days or so. After late April, thin liquid fertilizer should be applied once every half month to ensure that tuberose can bloom continuously from mid-May.

soil

It is suitable to choose loose, fertile, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. The potting soil for tuberose can generally be made of peat soil or leaf mold mixed with coarse river mud in a ratio of 3:2 and a small amount of farmyard manure, and granular broken bricks should be filled at about 1/5 of the depth at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage.

Repotting

It is suitable to repot in early April. When repotting, remove some of the old soil and old roots, replace with new culture soil, and do heavy pruning to promote new branches. After repotting, the soil in the pot should be kept moist, but avoid water accumulation. If the young leaves droop slightly after repotting, water them in time.

Precautions

It should be noted that the strong fragrance of tuberose is not good for human health. Placing it indoors for a long time can easily cause symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, and cough. The symptoms are especially serious for patients with hypertension and heart disease. Therefore, it is not advisable to place tuberose indoors, especially at night it should be moved to the balcony or outdoors.