Cultivation methods and precautions of Zisun ball

How to reproduce the offspring ball

It is relatively easy to propagate by sowing, division, cuttings and grafting. The cultivation soil is a mixture of equal amounts of peat soil and slag, with a small amount of lime added. Keep the potting soil dry all year round, pay attention to ventilation and proper shade in hot seasons, and maintain the temperature above 5°C in winter.

Sunlight requirements for the Zisun ball

For home cultivation, it can be placed on the south balcony or south windowsill. If it is too shaded, the bulbs will become slender, and the flowers will be sparse or even non-flowering. There is no need to shade it even in midsummer, but it must be well ventilated.

How to water the ball

Keep the soil in the pot moist but not waterlogged. When watering, do not pour water from the top of the ball, so as to avoid water accumulating in the "small pit" on the top of the sphere and causing rot. Apply "low nitrogen, high phosphorus and potassium" compound fertilizer once a month. In winter, move it to a bright place indoors and maintain a temperature of 8 to 10 degrees.

Water sparingly to put the plant into dormancy, allowing it to bloom more next year.

How to repot the Zisun ball

Repot once every spring. When repotting, cut half of the roots. After drying for 2 to 3 days, plant in new culture soil. The culture soil is a mixture of 1 part garden soil, 1 part leaf mold (commercially available Clivia soil can be used instead), 2 parts coarse sand or vermiculite, and a small amount of bone meal, crushed eggshells and other calcareous materials.