With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green and healthy lifestyle. Keeping a pot of lotus at home can not only beautify the living environment but also cultivate one's temperament and enjoy the coolness of summer. How to create a lotus pot at home? This article will introduce you to the planting methods, maintenance skills, and precautions of home lotus pot in detail.
Choosing the right lotus varietyThe choice of home lotus pot is crucial. There are currently common lotus varieties on the market, such as single-petal, double-petal, and water lilies. Single-petal lotus has a simple shape and is suitable for home planting; double-petal lotus has a full shape and high ornamental value; water lilies are suitable for hydroponic planting. Choose the right lotus variety according to personal preferences and living environment.
Prepare planting container and soilThe container for home lotus pot can be made of ceramic, plastic, glass, etc., preferably with a drainage hole at the bottom. For the soil, use a mixed soil of peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, and river sand with good breathability and drainage, in a ratio of 2:2:1.
Planting steps1. Put the soil into the container, compact it, and make the soil surface flat.
2. Gently place the lotus bulb into the soil, taking care not to bury it too deep to avoid affecting growth.
3. Water thoroughly to keep the soil moist.
Maintenance skills1. Lighting: Lotus flowers love sunlight and should be placed in a sunny area, ensuring 4-6 hours of sunlight every day.
2. Watering: Lotus flowers prefer a humid environment but dislike waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging.
3. Fertilization: During the growth period of lotus, apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote growth.
4. Cleaning: Regularly clean the leaves, buds, etc., to keep the pot clean.
Precautions1. During the growth of lotus, there may be diseases and pests, such as leaf spot disease and insect pests. When diseases and pests are found, take measures in time, such as spraying pesticides and pruning diseased leaves.
2. Lotus has a strong reproductive ability and can be propagated by dividing plants. In the growing season, you can cut off the mature leaves from the root and put them in water. After they take root, you can transplant them into a new container.
3. The blooming period of lotus is short, usually 1-2 months. After the flowering period, prune the残花 (residual flowers) in time to avoid nutrient consumption.
Home lotus pot is a highly ornamental plant with simple planting methods and easy-to-master maintenance skills. Keeping a pot of lotus at home can not only beautify the living environment but also cultivate one's temperament. I hope this article can provide you with help and allow you to easily create a pool of summer beauty at home.