Eustoma is one of the most popular types of potted and cut flowers in the world.

Eustoma leaves opposite, gray-green. Oval, entire. Plant height varies by cultivar. The corolla is funnel-shaped and has single double petals. The flower colors are very rich, mainly including red, pink, lavender, purple, white, yellow and various polychromatic flowers with different degrees of fringe. According to different varieties, each flower stem can be Produces 10-20 flowers, usually 5-10 flowers on a single branch.

The flower language of Eustoma is sincere and unchanging love, innocent, moving, pure, beautiful and full of emotion. Eustoma has different meanings and flower languages due to different flower colors. Purple represents eternal love and a promise to a lover that will never change, pink represents hopelessness and eternal love, and green represents strength and confidence.

Here are a few things to keep in mind to grow a beautiful eustoma.

1. Temperature.

The suitable growth temperature of Eustoma is 15°C-28°C, it can endure the low temperature of 0°C for a short time, and the temperature at night during the growth period cannot be lower than 12℃. If the winter temperature is lower than 5℃, it needs to be placed in the room in winter, and the eustoma leaves will become rosette-like and cannot bloom. If the summer temperature is higher than 30℃, the flowering time of eustoma will be shortened.

2. Watering.

Eustoma likes a humid environment, but too much water will damage the roots of the eustoma, and it is easy to get sick, and too little water will weaken the growth of the plant. The flowering period is earlier, so the watering should be moderate, not excessive.

3. Lighting.

Eustoma likes a warm,well-lit environment. Long-term light helps stem and leaf growth and flower bud growth, so it is best to keep 16 hours of light a day.

4.Soil.

Eustoma likes fertile and loose soil. In soil with good water quality, it is best to choose improved garden soil with peat soil, rice bran and a small amount of lime.