How to Plant Lotus
Today, I will explain in detail how to plant lotus and the key points of lotus cultivation techniques for netizens. The specific contents are as follows:
The lotus is pure and has held a high position in people's hearts since ancient times. Many flower enthusiasts also want to grow a pot of lotus to enjoy it nearby. Next, I will introduce in detail the methods and precautions for lotus cultivation.
I. Cultivation Methods
1. Pot Selection
Lotus plants are relatively large, so a pot with a diameter of 55-65 cm and a depth of 30-40 cm can be used for cultivation. There should be no holes in the bottom.
2. Soil Preparation
Garden soil or pond mud can be mixed with river sand and then adding a lot of water to form a稀泥 (thin mud) as the lotus soil.
3. Variety Selection
Suitable varieties for ornamental cultivation include Ice Clear Jade, Snow White Princess, and Ice Delicate, etc. Do not cultivate edible rhizomes or wild lotuses, as these varieties do not bloom or bloom very rarely.
4. Planting
Lotus cultivation is divided into seed cultivation and rhizome cultivation, which is generally carried out when the temperature is between 10-15 degrees Celsius. Seed cultivation: First, the seed coat is scratched, then the seeds are sown in the lotus soil and waits for germination. Rhizome cultivation: Select strong rhizomes with a terminal bud, tail node, and lateral buds, cut them into small sections, leaving 3 nodes per section, and plant the rhizome sections with the terminal bud downward into the lotus soil, waiting for them to sprout.
5. Maintenance Methods
After the seedlings emerge, let the lotus get plenty of sun. When the plant has grown 5-6 leaves, a proper amount of compound fertilizer can be applied. In the summer, it can be applied every 15 days, and fertilizing should be stopped in the winter. In winter, if the temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius, the plant can safely overwinter. The lotus loves water; during regular maintenance, the water in the pot should be 3-5 cm higher than the soil.
II. Precautions
1. If the plant is infected with leaf spot disease, it can be treated with a 75% bactericide solution of 600-800 times. If infected with brown spot disease, it can be treated with a 50% carbendazim solution 500 times.
2. When watering the plant in winter, do it at noon when the temperature is high, and avoid doing so in the middle of the day in summer. Normally, you can wipe the leaves more often to enhance their ornamental value.
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