How to grow purple calla lilies

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1. Breeding methods

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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To raise purple calla lilies, you need to use clay soil with good water retention. The daily lighting time should be within 3-5 hours, and the temperature should be maintained between 15-25°C. Water frequently, but don't let water accumulate. Fertilize twice a month. Reproduction generally uses the ball-dividing method. In addition, attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases. If found, designated pesticides can be sprayed.

1. Breeding methods

1. Breeding methods

1. Sunshine: Purple calla lilies need to grow in a sunny environment. 3-5 hours of light should be maintained every day, which can be appropriately extended during the flowering period. However, direct sunlight should be avoided, especially in summer, and proper shade is required to avoid burning the leaves.

2. Temperature: Purple calla lilies are suitable for growing in an environment between 15℃ and 25℃. Excessively high temperatures will cause them to go dormant and require proper cooling. You can spray some water on the leaves.

3. Soil: Soil for planting purple calla lilies Good water retention is required. Generally, clayey soil, neutral to slightly acidic, is preferred. Ferrous sulfate can be used in the north to improve the pH of the soil.

4. Watering: Purple calla lilies like moisture. Since clay soil has better water retention, you can water it when you find the soil is a little dry. Be careful to avoid water accumulation.

5. Fertilization: Purple calla lilies require a lot of fertilizer. Top dressing should be done every two weeks, applying decomposed bean cake water and compound fertilizer in turns. After flower buds appear, you can increase the amount of fertilizer, which can extend the flowering period and make the flowers large and colorful.

2. Reproduction skills

Purple calla lilies are mainly propagated by dividing balls. During the dormant period of the plant, remove the small bulbs surrounding the tubers and plant them. In addition to dividing balls, they can also be propagated by sowing. The temperature is controlled at about 20°C, and germination can take place half a month after sowing in pots.

3. Pest and disease control

Purple calla lilies are prone to rot during the dormant period and can be diluted with acetic acid solution and sprayed on the surface. In addition, spider mites and thrips will also be infested, which can be sprayed with dicofol dilution.

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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