Question 1

What should I do if I over or underwater my Striped barbados lily?

Accepted Answer

Overwatering is all too easy with the Striped barbados lily. It doesn’t require a lot of water in the first place and overwatering can lead to bulb rot. Some symptoms include:

-Mushy bulb

-Spotted, flopping stems

-Droopy flowers

-Yellowed stalk

It is normal for yellow leaves to develop when Striped barbados lily has reached the end of their blooming period. However, if the leaves turn yellow before the flowers have bloomed, it is a sign of over watering.

Bulb rot is common and cannot be reversed, unfortunately. If you catch it early on, you will need to dig up the bulb and carefully remove the rotten portions. From there, you should remove all the soil that the plant grew in. If you use a pot, thoroughly disinfect it and any tools you use to avoid spreading the fungus. For outdoor plants, you should plant them in a different location.

There’s not as much of an issue if you underwater this plant. Of course, you don’t want the soil to dry out entirely, but it’s much easier to solve an underwatering problem than an overwatering one. Some signs that your plant is underwatered include:

-No blooms

-Sagging, wizened stalks

-Browning around the edges of the flower petals

If you have given your Striped barbados lily too little water, then do not panic. It has a level of drought tolerance. Once you have realised, give it a good drink but do not saturate the surrounding soil. Just make sure it is moist.But do not give them too much and overwater them, you just need to let the soil to be mosit. Extended periods in water can lead to root rot and fungus growing on the bulb. The fungus can cause serious damage to the bulb which is noticed through spots that appear on the leaves and buds. The tips of the leaves may also discolor and die.

Question 2

How can I adjust my watering for different conditions for my Striped barbados lily?

Accepted Answer

The Striped barbados lily is a hardy plant and can survive a variety of harsh conditions. If you plant outdoors, you can usually get away with letting mother nature take the reins. It doesn’t require much in the way of water maintenance and can survive long periods of drought. You should just make sure that the soil you plant it in provides adequate drainage.

When it comes to potted Striped barbados lily, you need to be a bit more careful with your watering. Since this is a bulb plant, it is prone to bulb rot if it is overwatered. You can get away with watering your plant less inside. And, of course, make sure your pots have proper drainage holes! Use good quality, well-drained soil. Add some sand or rocks to increase drainage.

The most you’ll be watering the Striped barbados lily is during its growing phase. You should water about one inch per week to encourage the flowers to bloom. Withhold water until the stalk appears and then begin watering as normal.

Of course, how much you water during the growing phase also depends on the overall humidity and temperature. If you live in a hot, dry climate, the water will evaporate faster so you might need to water your Striped barbados lily more often. If you’re in a more humid climate, you can probably water your Striped barbados lily less. Always check the soil moisture level to make sure it’s not too wet. These plants prefer well-drained, moist soil.

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