Strelitzia reginae cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Breeding methods

2. Precautions

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When cultivating Strelitzia reginae, you need to give it a growing environment of 12 to 25°C. Plant it in loose and fertile humus soil. When watering, it should be dry and wet. Watering should be sufficient in summer. During the growth period, thin fertilizer and water should be applied every half month. Its root system grows quickly, so the pot must be changed in time. In addition, pay attention to avoid exposure to strong light and avoid water accumulation in the pot soil when watering.

1. Breeding methods

1. Breeding methods

Temperature

Strelitzia reginae prefers a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. The suitable temperature range is 12°C to 25°C, with the best room temperature in winter. It is best to keep it above 5℃.

Soil

Suitable for growing on loose, deep humus soil.

Watering

Water should be dry and wet, and water should be sufficient in summer. In spring and summer, water should be frequently sprayed on the leaves and on the ground around the flowerpot. Sprinkle water to increase air humidity and create a cool environment, which is beneficial to its growth and development.

Reduce watering after late autumn, and control watering in winter to keep the pot soil dry.

Fertilization

Strelitzia reginae requires the application of thin fertilizer every half a month for a long time.

For family breeding, it is best to water fermented rice water or soybean soaking liquid.

You can add 0.5% superphosphate to the fertilizer solution from the formation of flower stems to the blooming stage, which will make the flowers bloom more vividly.

Pot soil

Strelitzia reginae has thick fleshy roots, a well-developed root system and fast growth, so we need to change the pot in time.

Sowing

Strelitzia reginae usually does not produce seeds, but artificial pollination can produce seeds. The seeds mature in three months and can be sown immediately after being collected. The seeds will germinate in 2 to 3 weeks at a temperature of 25°C to 30°C. It will take three years for the seedlings to bloom.

Propagation

Generally, division propagation is used, which can be done in spring and autumn. The method is to turn the seedling pot upside down, cut it from the root neck with a knife, and apply plant ash to the incision to prevent mildew. For propagation by division, each plant is required to retain 2 to 3 buds so that it can bloom that year.

2. Precautions

Temperature

Afraid of strong light exposure and intolerant to cold, so be careful to keep it warm

Moisture

Strelitzia reginae has fleshy roots and is afraid of waterlogging They are also afraid of drought. If the pot soil accumulates water and stays wet for a long time, it will easily cause root rot. Therefore, watering should be done alternately between dry and wet. In addition to sufficient watering in summer and flowering period, the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced in early spring. When the room temperature is low in winter, Watering should also be controlled.

Four Seasons

In summer, you should spray water on the leaves and the surrounding ground 1 to 2 times a day to increase the air humidity and reduce the temperature.

Should be properly shaded and avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will be burned.

Temperature

The suitable growth temperature is 18~24℃. When it exceeds 32℃, spray water to cool down.

2. Precautions

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