dimanche 24 mars 2019

How To Keep Curcumas Healthy

By Linda Hayes


Having a house plant is never made hard and unappealing knowing that there are several flowers which both grow easily and are so beautiful when they do. One of those would be the curcuma flower which are entirely elegant to look at especially during summer when they bloom fully. They basically are so in love with heat that they do bloom during such season. This tropical plant comes in several hues such as pink, white and purple and sometimes an amazing combination of all three. They sure are perfecta and would accentuate the gardens making it more stand out than it is.

Unlike other tropical flowers, these specific species are way easier to maintain and tame. It will not need so much out from the gardener. That would be after they have ensured they have taken the right actions to plant it.

These flowers may be planted on their own in a garden and would do all the beautification. But when they are potted along with other flowers that may bloom during the season, it sure can make everything look extra better. However, these plants are highly known for being unable to withstand frost season, they often dies. When they do, they no longer grows back from the ground not unless they will be replanted.

When it dies, there is no way of having them grow once more without planting them back. To prevent this from happening again, try temporarily transferring them on a place where it is not exposed with the frost. That is the best way to prolong their life and longevity.

For those who are planting such plants for the very first time, note that the space where they are placed is one of the most important factor for their growth. Place them somewhere there is enough amount of sun heat but is as well shady. This would keep them moist especially if the soil where they are erected dries easily. But, as much as possible make sure to choose those soil with great quality.

They sure would grow fairly well when they are placed in the shade. These plants would prefer moist and well drained soil. It would be better to place so much of organic matters on it like compost. If the soils is a bit clayish or sandy, try adding the organic matters before planting them to keep optimal soil quality to help the plant grow.

Make sure to be watering curcumas as regularly as possible especially if the area has no means of getting exposed to natural rain. Fertilize these plants during spring as well as summer with general purpose fertilizers of any kind. Make sure to only place enough amount based on the recommendation seen on the fertilizer cover.

Prune the plant during autumn. That way even when the other plants around them are fading and falling, they remain fresh and still looking good. This also would keep them tidy and nice to look at.

Some would recommend deadheading the entire curcuma plant to remove their faded flowers. However, it is okay not to do so. There would not be any problem at all even if they are kept that way.




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