How to grow Strelitzia on the balcony, what should you pay attention to

1. Lighting

Strelitzia reginae likes sunlight and grows well under sufficient light. Only by maintaining sufficient and reasonable sunlight can it promote good growth, increase the number of flowers and prolong the flowering period. When caring for it at home on a daily basis, you can place it on the balcony so that it can get sufficient light. However, it cannot accept strong light stimulation. The summer sun is too harsh. If you continue to keep it on the balcony, the branches and leaves will be burned and the petals may fall off. You can use objects to block it and keep it under scattered light.

2. Proper water supply

During its growth and maintenance process, it requires water, and the frequency can be determined according to seasonal changes. Don't use too much water each time, just water it thoroughly at once. In summer, you can spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity. In winter, keep the soil in the pot slightly dry and do not give too much water.

3. Apply fertilizer

During its growth period, reasonable fertilization is needed to ensure growth, especially during the vigorous growth period, apply thin liquid fertilizer every two weeks. Apply fertilizer before and after the flowering period to make the flowers brighter and the plants stronger.

4. Temperature requirements

The plant Strelitzia reginae cannot tolerate the cold, and the most suitable growth temperature is maintained at around 15-25℃. The temperature in winter should be above 5℃ and not too low.