What kind of soil should I use to grow Strelitzia reginae and how long will it take to bloom?

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1. Culture soil

2. Flowering after several years of cultivation

It is best to grow Strelitzia reginae in soil that is fertile, well-ventilated and well-drained, because its roots are fleshy and poor air-permeable and well-drained soil will damage the roots. You can also use leaf mold soil, garden soil, coarse sand and cinder particles to prepare soil. There must be no insect eggs in the soil, and it must be sterilized and disinfected before use. Generally, it will bloom after at least 3 years of cultivation, and it may bloom after 4-5 years of growth.

1. Culture soil

It is best to use fertile soil with high air permeability and strong drainage ability to cultivate Strelitzia orchid, because its root system is also fleshy. If it cannot meet the air permeability and drainage requirements, may affect its growth. It's also a good idea to prepare your own soil. Just mix leaf mold, garden soil, coarse sand and cinder particles. In addition, when using poor soil, a certain amount of base fertilizer must be added to help the plants grow.

Note that the cultivation soil used cannot contain If there are insect eggs, sterilization and disinfection should be done in advance, otherwise it will harm its root system during cultivation.

2. How many years will it take to bloom?

Under normal circumstances, it takes at least 3 years from the time of sowing to flowering. However, maintenance methods will also affect its flowering, and it may take 4-5 years to grow before flowering. The prerequisite for it to bloom is when the leaves grow to 9-10. If there are too few leaves, it will be difficult to bloom.

If the home maintenance does not bloom after the expiration date, It is necessary to consider whether there is a problem during maintenance. Usually, applying too much nitrogen fertilizer and inappropriately sized flower pots will hinder their flowering.

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