With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the greening and beautification of the home environment. As a beautiful and easy-to-maintain indoor green plant, the potted golden lotus has gradually become a new favorite for home greening. This article will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of potted golden lotus, including its characteristics, maintenance methods, and selection skills, to help you easily grow beautiful golden lotus.
Characteristics of potted golden lotusThe scientific name of potted golden lotus is Musella lasiocarpa, which belongs to the ground golden lotus genus of the Orchidaceae family. Its leaves are green, its flowers are golden, and its shape is elegant, making it highly ornamental. The ground golden lotus is adaptable, shade-tolerant, and drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for indoor greening.
Maintenance methods of potted golden lotus1. Lighting: The ground golden lotus prefers a semi-shaded environment and should avoid direct sunlight. When maintaining it indoors, it can be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, such as a balcony or windowsill.
2. Watering: The ground golden lotus is drought-tolerant, and watering should not be excessive. Under normal circumstances, keeping the soil slightly moist is sufficient. In the hot summer season, the watering frequency can be appropriately increased, while in the cold winter season, the number of watering should be reduced.
3. Fertilization: The ground golden lotus does not require much fertilizer. During the growing period, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is enough. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
4. Pruning: During the growth of the ground golden lotus, it is necessary to promptly prune the withered and yellow leaves and the weak branches to keep the plant clean and beautiful. The pruned branches can be used for cutting propagation.
5. Propagation: The ground golden lotus can be propagated by division or cutting. When propagating by division, strong-growing plants can be selected for division; when propagating by cutting, vigorous branches can be selected for cutting.
Selection skills1. Choose healthy plants: When purchasing golden lotus, attention should be paid to selecting plants with green leaves and no pests or diseases.
2. Observe the root system: Golden lotus with a developed root system and no rot has a good growth momentum, and should be given priority when purchasing.
3. Pay attention to the pot: The size of the pot should be appropriate. If it is too small, it will affect the growth of the plant, while if it is too large, it will not be conducive to root respiration.
4. Price factor: The price of the golden lotus is affected by factors such as variety and growth cycle. Consumers should consider these factors comprehensively when purchasing.
As a beautiful and easy-to-maintain indoor green plant, the potted golden lotus is loved by consumers. By understanding its characteristics, maintenance methods, and selection skills, I believe you will be able to easily grow beautiful golden lotus and add a touch of green to your home environment.