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In the scorching summer heat, the beautiful sight of lotus flowers blooming on the rippling green pond is always refreshing. But do you know? To make lotus flowers bloom in their most beautiful form during summer, proper care is crucial! Next, let me take you to explore the secrets of how to care for lotus flowers in summer...
In the scorching summer heat, the beautiful sight of lotus flowers blooming on the rippling green pond is always refreshing. But do you know? To make lotus flowers bloom in their most beautiful form during summer, proper care is crucial! Next, let me take you to explore the secrets of how to care for lotus flowers in summer!
I. Choose Appropriate Lotus Varieties
First, you need to know that there are many varieties of lotus flowers, including single-petaled, double-petaled, large-flowered, and small-flowered types. For summer lotus care, it is recommended to choose heat-resistant and pest/disease-resistant varieties such as 'West Lake Red Lotus' and 'Baiyangdian'. These varieties have strong adaptability and can grow more vigorously in the hot summer.
II. Soil Selection and Preparation
The root system of lotus flowers is relatively developed and has high requirements for soil. Ideal soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. Before planting, you can deeply till the soil and add appropriate amounts of leaf mold, chicken manure and other organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility.
III. Timely Transplantation
Summer is the peak growing season for lotus flowers and also the best time for transplantation. Generally, transplant in the morning or evening when the temperature is lower, which is beneficial for the lotus to adapt to the new environment. During transplantation, pay attention to keeping the root system intact and avoid damage.
IV. Proper Watering
Lotus flowers like a moist environment but cannot tolerate waterlogging. In summer with high temperatures, water evaporates quickly, so timely watering is needed. Generally, water once a day to keep the soil moist. If there are consecutive days of high temperature, you can appropriately increase the frequency of watering.
V. Fertilization Management
Lotus flowers grow rapidly and have a high demand for fertilizer. Summer fertilization mainly uses nitrogen fertilizer supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Apply fertilizer approximately every 15 days, and the amount should not be too much to avoid burning the roots. After fertilizing, water promptly to facilitate nutrient absorption.
VI. Pest and Disease Control
Summer is the peak season for lotus pests and diseases, with common ones being leaf spot disease, rust disease, and aphids. Prevention methods are as follows:
1. Leaf Spot Disease: Discover diseased leaves and prune them promptly, then spray pesticides such as carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl for prevention and control.
2. Rust Disease: Discover diseased leaves and prune them promptly, then spray pesticides such as triadimefon and mancozeb for prevention and control.
3. Aphids: Spray soap water or laundry detergent water on the leaves, or use pesticides such as imidacloprid and acetamiprid for prevention and control.
VII. Light and Ventilation
Lotus flowers love a sunny environment but also need good ventilation. In summer with intense sunlight, pay attention to shading to prevent sunburn on lotus leaves. At the same time, maintain good ventilation around the lotus pond to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
VIII. Timely Pruning
Summer is the peak growing season for lotus flowers, so timely pruning of withered yellow leaves and weak branches is necessary to promote healthy growth. When pruning, pay attention to retaining healthy leaves and branches to avoid excessive pruning.
To summarize, caring for lotus flowers in summer requires attention to the following points: choosing suitable varieties, preparing the soil, timely transplantation, proper watering, fertilization management, pest and disease control, light and ventilation, and timely pruning. With proper care, your lotus pond is sure to become the most beautiful scenery in summer!