How to grow calla lilies and what to do with them after they bloom

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1. How to raise

2. Post-blooming treatment

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When raising calla lilies, you need to ensure moderate lighting. The environment should be neither dark nor exposed to the sun for a long time. Usually, 3-5 hours of light per day is enough. The soil for planting should be neutral or acidic, and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer should be added. Since it likes moisture, it needs to be watered frequently, but do not pour water into the leaf sheaths, otherwise it will rot. Fertilizer is usually applied once every two weeks, and appropriate top-dressing is required after budding. After the plant blooms, it needs to be pruned to extend the next flowering period.

1. How to raise

1. How to raise it

1. Light: Calla lilies need moderate light during their life, and they usually need to be raised in a slightly shaded environment. However, during its flowering period, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light, so that the spathe will appear yellow-white, otherwise it will turn green, affecting its ornamental value. Provide 3-5 hours of light every day to prevent the plants from growing too much.

2. Soil: calla lily and most Like plants, they like loose and fertile soil, which is generally neutral or acidic. Usually, two parts of pond soil are mixed with one part of leaf humus soil, and an appropriate amount of superphosphate is added as a base fertilizer. This can provide a good growth environment and help the development of plants.

3. Watering: Calla lilies like a humid climate and must be watered frequently during its growth period to keep the soil at a certain humidity. It should be noted that when watering, do not pour water into the leaf sheaths, otherwise it will easily lead to rot. In addition, there should be no accumulation of water, which is not conducive to the breathing of the roots.

4. Fertilization: The growth of calla lily is inseparable. To provide sufficient nutrients, it is necessary to topdress regularly. Fertilizers mostly use decomposed bean cake water. Chemical fertilizers can also be used. They are usually applied once every two weeks. After the plant buds, it is necessary to increase the amount of fertilizer, which can extend the flowering period and make the plant have large and colorful flowers and keep blooming all year round.

2. Post-blooming treatment

< p>After the calla lily blooms, it needs to be pruned. Cut off dead and old branches to extend the next flowering period. One month after the flowers fade, the plant will grow new buds. Afterwards, the buds should be wiped properly to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, which is not conducive to subsequent growth.

2. Post-blooming treatment

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