The tulip, with its bright colors and elegant shapes, is considered a symbol of beauty and spring, and this charming flower adds a special elegance to gardens and homes.; On the World of Plants website, we defined the tulip flower, then we determined its original habitat, then we identified the types of tulips that are most suitable for home cultivation, then we explained the methods of growing the tulip flower and how to care for it, and many other matters related to the tulip flower that the reader of our site is interested in. The generous one.
Introduction to the tulip flower
The tulip flower belongs to the lily family, and is descended from the genus Tulipa, which includes 100 species.
The original home of the tulip flower
Asia and Turkey are the original home of the tulip.
Types of tulips Best suited for home cultivation
There are many different types of tulips with different qualities and characteristics, but what is considered the most suitable for cultivation in home gardens is: Viridiflora, Rembrandt, Fosteriana, Kaufmaniana, Lily, Parrot, Gregory, Plant species, Darwinian hybrid, Peony.
Methods of growing tulips
How to plant tulip bulbs in the ground
Tulip bulbs are planted in home garden land using the following steps:
- Tulips are grown in relatively cool land and soil, with a temperature of about 15.5 degrees Celsius.
- An area in the home garden is chosen that has well-drained soil and is exposed to full or partial sunlight.
- Tulip bulbs are planted in a hole 13-16 cm deep and 10-13 cm wide, and placed at the bottom of the hole.
- The bulbs are watered well and monitored for spring until they bloom.
How to plant tulip bulbs in planting containers
Tulip bulbs are planted in planting containers or flasks using the following steps:
- Choose a well-drained container and fill it with loose, soft soil, making sure that water does not accumulate in it and stagnate at the bottom.
- Choose a well-drained container and fill it with loose, soft soil, making sure that water does not accumulate in it and stagnate at the bottom.
- The containers are placed in an area exposed to full or partial sunlight, and it is preferable to plant tulips in soil with a low temperature.
How to plant tulip seeds
Tulip seeds are planted in planting containers or pots using the following steps:
- The extracted seeds prepared for planting are planted in individual planting pots filled with compost and well-drained soil.
- The seed is planted in a hole no more than 1 cm deep.
- Place the containers in a cool, sunny place, while keeping the soil constantly irrigated and feeding it with liquid fertilizer.
Preparing to plant tulips
First: How to extract tulip seeds and prepare them for planting
The seeds of the tulip flower are extracted after they bloom and left until they dry and wither. When the color of the pods of this flower turns brown, the seeds are extracted from the pods and then placed in a flat dish to dry for a full week. They are then stored in a plastic bag surrounded by a paper towel moistened with water. The bag is kept in the refrigerator for several months, as this method works to create a suitable and prepared environment for the seeds before planting them.
Second: The most appropriate times for planting tulips
It is preferable to plant tulips in the fall, as this flower needs cool soil, specifically in September in areas that enjoy a cold climate, in October during transitional periods, and in November and December, but in areas that enjoy a warm climate.
Third: Soil characteristics suitable for growing tulips
Tulips need sandy soil rich in organic matter, with good drainage and ventilation because they do not grow in clay soil or any soil that remains wet for long periods of time. It is preferable to add organic materials to improve the texture of heavy soil, and moderately acidic soil is better than acidic soil for tulips.
Watering tulips
Tulip watering dates
The tulip flower is watered only once when planting, and it is preferable to leave it irrigated by rain water, while maintaining its watering weekly during long periods of drought, that is, in the summer. It must be watered while it grows as needed, and stop watering after 3 weeks after flowering.
Methods for watering tulips
There is no specific way to water a tulip, but when watering it, you must make sure to soak its soil to maintain its moisture for periods when it is not watered.
Watering amounts: An average-growing tulip flower needs 25.4 mm of water, and it needs to be exposed to rainwater in order to be watered by 17 mm. The tulip flower requires smaller amounts of water compared to most flowering plants, because excessive watering may lead to the flower rotting.
Taking care of tulips after planting
Fertilizers that stimulate tulip growth
The best types of fertilizers that support and help the growth of tulips are tet fertilizers, which contain a nutrient ratio of 9-9-6 from NPK fertilizer, and it is preferable to use them gradually in relatively small quantities, in addition to lavender fertilizer, which in turn accelerates the absorption of nutrients before the tulip bulbs grow. By getting it.
Diseases that may affect the tulip flower and their treatment
The tulip flower is affected by several diseases, some of which are mentioned below along with their treatment:
1. Base rot
This disease appears as large dark brown spots on the flower, in addition to the formation of a white or pink fungal structure on the flower bulbs. The flowers become deformed, and the leaves of the tulip tree die and fall prematurely. This disease is treated and avoided by paying attention not to planting bulbs that contain the fungus. White or pink, choose bulbs treated with fungicides.
2. Burning
This disease appears as leaves that do not grow, become stunted, or deformed, and all buds may be damaged, in addition to the appearance of dark green damaged spots that later turn white or yellow with small black granules forming inside them.
3. Viruses
These viruses affect the flower by causing its leaves to grow in a spotted manner, or to form yellow spots or lines, causing the flowers to appear distorted and with a broken color. This disease is treated by getting rid of the infected parts, and selecting bulbs and seedlings that are free of viruses such as mosaic mosaic and other necrotic insects.
How to harvest tulips
Tulips are harvested in the following steps:
- Harvesting is done when the flower head is about to open, because this is the best time to harvest so that it can be stored and kept for as long as possible.
- Remove the soil around the tulips carefully and gently using a shovel.
- Tulip flowers are pulled gently, and it is preferable to harvest them in the morning before the sun sets.
- Tulip flowers are kept in coolers, bright and exposed to the sun, so that the tulips remain nourished during storage, while making sure to fertilize them.
Tulip care tips
We list below the most important tips for caring for the tulip flower to keep it looking healthy and bright:
- When the petals fall and spread, it is best to cut off the tulip heads to help them grow again, taking care not to remove them until the end of the season, when the leaves turn yellow or black.
- Avoid exposing your tulips to sunlight all the time or directly to sunlight, because they will wilt faster after the flowers open.
- Intense care for the tulip flower outside its season is done by feeding it with liquid fertilizer and preserving its place of growth by providing it with a suitable environment.
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