How to grow gentian and what to pay attention to, when will it bloom

1. Cultivation methods and precautions of gentian flowers

Soil: When cultivating gentian, it is advisable to choose loose and fertile soil, preferably one that is breathable and rich in humus. You can also add some animal manure to increase the organic content in the soil and prevent the soil from becoming compacted.

Light: Gentiana likes light and is suitable to be maintained in an environment with sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, it will not be able to carry out sufficient photosynthesis, and thus will not be able to synthesize enough nutrients, causing poor plant growth and affecting later flowering. In addition, when the summer sun is too strong, it needs to be shaded to avoid burns.

Watering: Gentiana likes moisture but cannot tolerate waterlogging. The amount of watering needs to be controlled during the cultivation process. Keep the soil moist and do not allow water to accumulate in the pot.

Fertilization: Gentiana does not require much fertilizer. You only need to add some farmyard manure to the potting soil when you first start planting it. During the subsequent growth process, just apply some organic fertilizer before it blooms.

Disease prevention and control: Common diseases of gentian include leaf spot and white rot. In daily maintenance, you can prevent the occurrence of disease problems by spraying Bordeaux liquid. If the disease has already occurred, you can spray pesticides such as carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl.

2. When does it bloom?

Gentiana usually begins to bloom in early August each year and the flowering period lasts for fifty days. Open during the day and closed at night. The corolla is tubular and blue-purple in color, which is quite beautiful.