Cultivation methods and precautions of lisianthus

How to grow lisianthus

temperature

The suitable growth temperature of lisianthus is 15℃-28℃. It can tolerate the low temperature of 0℃ for a short time. The night temperature during the growing season cannot be lower than 12℃. If the temperature is lower than 5℃ in winter, the leaves of lisianthus will become rosette-shaped and will not bloom. If the temperature is higher than 30℃ in summer, the flowering time of lisianthus will be shortened.

Watering

Lisianthus likes a humid environment, but too much water will damage the roots of Lisianthus and make it prone to disease. Too little water will weaken the growth of the plant and bloom earlier.

Therefore, watering should be moderate and not excessive.

illumination

Lisianthus prefers a warm, well-lit environment. Long-term light helps the growth of stems, leaves and flower buds, so it is best to maintain 16 hours of light a day.

soil

Lisianthus prefers fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It is best to use improved garden soil with peat soil, rice bran and a small amount of lime.

Things to note when growing lisianthus

Use drip irrigation

Lisianthus has very strict requirements for water. Too much water will damage the roots, and too little water will cause the stems and leaves to grow weak, so it is best to use drip irrigation, which is most beneficial to the growth of Lisianthus.

Disinfect the potting soil

If you want to plant lisianthus in a pot, the substrate used needs to be treated with high-temperature steam or bromomethanol for disinfection, and the pH value of the soil should be maintained at 6.5-7.0.

Avoid high temperature and humidity

After the flower buds are formed, it is necessary to avoid high temperature and high humidity environments, otherwise it is very easy to cause fungal diseases.

Control the amount of fertilizer

Before planting lisianthus, add manure, bone meal, etc. as base fertilizer to the soil. Because lisianthus has a relatively large demand for fertilizer, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time during the growth process.