How to raise Strelitzia reginae

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When raising Strelitzia reginae, you should give it a growing environment of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 4 degrees Celsius, and let it receive sufficient light. Prune old and diseased leaves in time, ensure sufficient water during the growing period, and spray more water in summer. Apply active humic acid liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season. In addition, when the plant takes shape, it should be repotted every 2-3 years.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Temperature

Strelitzia reginae is not cold-tolerant. The most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃, and will stop growing below 8℃. When the temperature in winter is not lower than 4℃, it can be placed in a sunny place with its back to the north and south, water it appropriately and with less water, and survive the winter in the open field. In the north, flowers should be moved indoors or in plastic greenhouses to overwinter.

Light

Strelitzia reginae likes light. Insufficient light can easily lead to poor plant growth and affect flowering, so attention must be paid to light.

Pruning

In order to improve the quality of flower buds, remove old leaves, diseased leaves and useless flower and fruit branches in time.

Watering

Strelitzia reginae is afraid of waterlogging. It needs sufficient water during summer growth and autumn and winter flowering periods. After flowering in early spring, watering should be appropriately reduced. In summer, watering is generally done once a day. Use a watering can to spray clean water on the leaves and surrounding ground in the morning and evening to increase air humidity. Reduce watering in winter and keep the soil slightly dry. If it is allowed to continue growing, watering should be frequent and frequent.

Fertilization

Strelitzia reginae likes fertilizer. Appropriate amounts of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be added to the soil. During the growing season, active humic acid liquid fertilizer should be applied every 2 weeks or so. .

Notes

Different lighting in different seasons

In spring and autumn, flower pots should be placed in a sunny place for cultivation, while in winter they should receive more sunlight, otherwise it will directly affect leaf growth and flower color. However, because the sunlight is too strong in summer, the plants should be placed under a shade for maintenance to prevent the leaves from being burned by the scorching sun and affecting their ornamental value.

Use mainly phosphorus and potash fertilizers in autumn and winter

In autumn and winter, Strelitzia reginae is mainly fertilized with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Use potassium dihydrogen phosphate and water to apply to the roots, which can make the plants grow strong and bloom. Many and big.

Repot frequently

Strelitzia reginae is a large potted ornamental flower with fast growth and well-developed root system. Generally, seedlings should be repotted and soiled once a year, and after the plant is established, it should be repotted every Repot and soil once every 2 to 3 years, and divide the plants in spring.

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