Lotus is one of the important elements in traditional Chinese culture. Lotus flowers blooming in ponds and lakes bring people a sense of coolness and beauty in summer. However, if you want to grow beautiful lotus in your own courtyard, you need to pay attention to planting time and methods, as well as maintenance and propagation methods. Below will introduce in detail for everyone.
I: Time for Planting Lotus
Lotus is suitable for planting in spring, generally from March to May when temperatures rise and there is more rain. This allows the lotus to have sufficient time to grow during the growing season and avoid high temperatures.
II: Choosing Varieties
Choosing varieties suitable for your courtyard environment is very important. There are many types of lotus, including single-petaled, double-petaled, and other varieties. When purchasing, choose according to your preferences and flower bed environment.
III: Site Selection
Lotus likes to grow in environments with ample sunlight, adequate moisture, and good drainage. Therefore, the place chosen for planting lotus should have these conditions.
IV: Preparing the Pond
Lotus usually needs to be planted in a pond, so prepare the pond and determine the water depth and quality. Clear water rich in organic matter is key to the growth of lotus.
V: Planting Lotus
Soak lotus seeds in a basin until they germinate, and when the seedlings reach 3-5 cm, they can be transplanted into the pond for permanent planting.
VI: Caring for Lotus
Lotus growth requires ample sunlight and moisture, maintaining more than 12 hours of sunlight per day, and also giving lotus appropriate fertilizer.
VII: Pest and Disease Control
Lotus may also be infested by pests such as aphids and sap-sucking insects. For these pests and diseases, methods such as insecticides or manual removal can be used for control.
VIII: Pruning and Trimming
During the growth of lotus, some bad conditions may occur, such as withered leaves and dead branches. Timely removal of these diseased leaves and branches helps maintain healthy growth of lotus.
IX: Propagation of Lotus
Lotus can be propagated by division or grafting. Division is the most commonly used propagation method. Choose vigorous lotus plants with developed roots for division.
X: Steps for Division
After removing the lotus, use an iron hook to divide it into several segments, each segment should include roots, buds, and rhizomes. Then plant in a new pot.
XI: Lotus Grafting
Lotus grafting requires inter-grafting bud pieces of two lotus varieties to complement each other's advantages, but the operation is difficult.
XII: Winter Care for Lotus
In cold winter seasons, lotus needs winter care. Add some insulating materials to the pond to ensure the water temperature does not drop too low, and also pay attention to providing appropriate nutrients to the lotus.
XIII: Beauty Treatment of Lotus
After a period of growth, lotus may show signs of withering or dull leaf color. At this time, methods such as removing old leaves and controlling the number of leaves can be used for beautification.
XIV: Appreciation of Lotus
Lotus is a representative of traditional Chinese culture. Different parts of the lotus flower, such as petals and stamens, have different shapes and colors. People can feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture while appreciating lotus.
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To grow lotus in the courtyard, attention must be paid to timing and methods, choosing varieties suitable for the courtyard environment, and carrying out maintenance and propagation to allow lotus to bloom in the courtyard. Hope this article can help readers who want to grow lotus.<|end_of_box|>