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Freesia hybrida Klatt. breeding methods and precautions

Written by Maggie

Jan 19 2021

Freesia hybrida Klatt. breeding methods and precautions

When cultivating Freesia hybrida Klatt., it is best to control the temperature at about 15-28℃, give plenty of sunlight every day before flowering, maintain the principle of watering when it sees dry and wet, and control water appropriately during bud Watering should be gradually reduced one month before flowering, and chemical fertilizers can be properly applied once in the middle of growth.

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Freesia hybrida Klatt

Freesia hybrida Klatt. breeding method

1. Environmental Management

Freesia hybrida Klatt. requires a cool growth environment for root formation and flower bud differentiation. During the growth period, it is best to control the temperature at about 15-28°C, and proper shading is required during the juvenile and flowering stages to differentiate flower buds. It is necessary to give no less than 8 hours of light treatment every day to promote the differentiation of flower buds.

2. Suitable moisture

Freesia hybrida Klatt. likes to grow in a humid climate. It does not need a lot of water when it is potted. During the growth period, it is necessary to maintain the principle of watering to see dry and wet. It is watered about once a week, and it should be appropriate during the budding period. Control water to promote the normal growth of the root system, and gradually reduce watering one month before flowering to keep the potting soil dry.

3. Diligent application of thin fertilizer

Frequent application of thin fertilizers is one of the breeding methods and precautions of Freesia hybrida Klatt. freesia hybrida Klatt. requires a lot of fertilizer. Apply sufficient organic fertilizer or granular cake fertilizer before planting to improve soil fertility. In the middle of the growth period, chemical fertilizers can be properly applied once, but not too much to avoid fertilizer damage.

Freesia hybrida Klatt

Precautions

1. Shading treatment

Freesia hybrida Klatt. is a light-loving plant, but it should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. However, after the flower bud differentiation is completed, the light exposure time can be appropriately extended to facilitate the formation of flowers. At the same time, under the conditions of excessive light and high temperature, To be shaded, or placed in a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

2. Pest prevention

Freesia hybrida Klatt. Mosaic disease, ball rot, etc. are prone to occur. It is best to do daily disinfection work when planting, and appropriate soil replacement treatment, and at the same time strengthen the surrounding ventilation, if it is serious, Use dilute omethoate or trichlorfon solution to spray for control.

Freesia hybrida Klatt