How to grow colchicum

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How to grow aquatic colchicum

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The flowers of colchicum are pink or purple, and the color is very beautiful and pleasant. The flowers are shaped like a funnel and can be used as ornamental potted plants. Today we will learn how to grow colchicum.

How to grow aquatic colchicum

How to cultivate native colchicum

When cultivating colchicum, it is best to use sandy soil with good drainage and fertile soil.

Reduce the amount of watering for colchicum in summer, because colchicum prefers hot and dry environments in summer.

It is easy to have continuous autumn rain in autumn. At this time, the anthers of colchicum are easily infected by pathogens, and it is also easy to cause bulb rot. At this time, it is best to put colchicum indoors and control the autumn. Water the daffodils to prevent water accumulation and other situations.

Colchicum prefers a humid environment in winter, so you can water it more at this time. Colchicum is relatively cold tolerant, so no special cold protection work is required.

How to grow aquatic colchicum

When planting aquatic colchicums, first peel off the brown scales of the prepared colchicum bulbs until the ivory white part is exposed. Then make a cross on the upper part of the bulb, and do so gently so as not to damage the flower buds. Then soak the cut side down overnight.

Next, officially plant the bulbs into the water basin. The water will generally cover the bulbs. Under normal circumstances, the water needs to be changed every 1-2 days. The temperature of the growing environment of colchicum is best kept at 10-18 degrees. At this time, good ventilation must be maintained and sufficient sunlight must be provided. When planting indoors, it should be noted that colchicums during the growth period cannot be illuminated by light at night. It usually takes 40-60 days to bloom.