As spring fades away, the gentle spring rains dissipate, and some of the flowers are silently budding to bloom in the middle of summer.
Today, we are going to introduce the lily, which has a beautiful flower language and heralds the advent of love, so it is known as the "flower of love". Although the flower type of the lily is somewhat similar to that of the orchid, the flower color is usually blue-purple, so it is also called blue orchid, purple orchid, etc.
As a perennial perennial herb of the genus Lycoris family, its flower colors are even more colorful, including white, purple and blue, among which the freshness and elegance of blue make it very popular and abundant. Centrium usually begins to bloom in early summer and can continue to bloom until August with reasonable temperature control, with a relatively long flowering period spanning two seasons. When it blooms, like the orchid, the peduncle protrudes from the leaf cluster, and then the peduncle quickly expands, and the funnel-shaped inflorescence blooms, creating a beautiful scene of umbrella-like clusters, and the cool flower color is very ornamental.
There are two main methods of propagation of centranium, bulb propagation and branch propagation. However, bulb propagation takes a long time, so it is recommended to directly choose to propagate by ramification or buy seedlings that have already been formed. In this way, the mature plants can be seen and the flowers bloom in the second year at the latest.
The height of the plant is moderate, and the height of the inflorescence is about 50 cm. It is usually maintained in an open space such as a courtyard, and of course, it is also suitable for balcony pots, but it is necessary to make sure that the space is high enough to avoid affecting the normal growth of the plants.
In home maintenance, it is a good choice to choose a flower pot with good air permeability, such as gallon pots, etc. This type of pitch basin has ample drainage holes at the bottom and sides to reduce the possibility of water accumulation.
When choosing soil, it is best to choose humus soil with good permeability or general nutrient soil, and then regularly add ferrous sulfate to adjust the pH of the soil. Centriflora prefers a slightly acidic soil environment, so regular addition of ferrous sulphate can maintain the slightly acidic soil and help its roots absorb nutrients better. Centrium loves a warm and moist growing environment, so in the south, it is relatively less difficult to maintain, while in the north, it takes more time and effort to adjust the soil and increase water mist to increase the humidity of the environment.
In the early stages of the growth of centaureus, there is no need to rush to fertilize, especially for plants propagated by bulbs, where parts such as false scales already store rich nutrients. After the new shoots are fully differentiated, regular application of fertilizers such as Hua Duoduo No. 1 can promote the rapid growth of branches and leaves.
If you want to accelerate the rate of flower differentiation, choosing acidic soil and appropriately sized pots can allow centifolia to enter the reproductive growth stage faster. When the flowers are about to wither, pruning the flower stalk can help to appreciate the flower arrangement and prolong the flowering period. Of course, it can also be allowed to wither naturally, but prune the residual flowers in time to prevent the growth of bacteria. If there is a problem with the soil, or if branching is needed, repotting or branching can be done within a week of the flowers withering.
Since the cold tolerance of centriflora is average, less than 5 may be at risk of frostbite, so it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm in winter.
Overall, for those who love flowers, don't miss this "flower of love" lotus. Its cool flower color is fairy, which makes people fall in love at first sight. Set up a pot on the balcony and let the flowers bloom into a sea of flowers.