Choose the right water lily variety, prepare the right container and soil, reasonable watering, light and temperature, fertilization and pruning, reproduction and pot change. With the improvement of quality of life, more and more people are beginning to plant plants at home to beautify the home environment. As a kind of beautiful aquatic plants, it is loved by many flower friends because of its elegant posture and fresh breath. How to maintain a beautiful water lily pot at home? This article will introduce you in detail the technical points of water lily potted plants. Choosing the right water lily variety Choosing the right water lily variety is the key to successfully maintaining water lily potted plants. Currently, common water lily varieties on the market include single water lily, double water lily, lotus water lily, etc. When selecting, it should be based on personal preferences and Maintenance conditions. Single water lily grows fast and has strong adaptability, and is suitable for beginners; double water lily has beautiful flower shape, but the growth speed is slow and requires certain maintenance skills. To prepare suitable containers and soil water lily potted containers, you should choose ceramic, plastic or glass containers with drainage holes at the bottom. The size of the container should be determined according to the variety and growth rate of the water lily. Generally, a diameter of 30-50 cm is preferred. In terms of soil, water lilies prefer fertile and well-drained soil. You can choose the special soil for water lily sold on the market, or prepare it yourself. The preparation method is as follows: mix the carrious soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 3:2:1, and then add appropriate amount of decomposed chicken manure or cow dung as base fertilizer. Reasonably watering water lilies like water, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. The soil should be kept moist when watering, but not too moist. During the vigorous growth period, water 1-2 times a day; in winter, the number of watering can be appropriately reduced. When watering, it is best to use a spray can or a fine-spout pot to avoid water directly impacting the leaves of the water lily, causing leaf damage. Light and temperature Water lilies like light and should be placed in a sunny place. When maintaining indoors, 4-6 hours of direct light should be guaranteed every day. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for water lilies to grow is 15-30℃. In winter, it should be moved indoors or in a greenhouse for maintenance. Fertilization and pruning During the growth period of water lily, fertilizer should be applied every 15-20 days. Liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be used. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer directly contact the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. During the vigorous growth period, you can appropriately prune withered leaves and sickly branches to promote the growth of new buds. Reproduction and pot change of water lilies can be propagated by separate plants. The mature water lily bulbs are divided into several parts, each with a section of rhizome, and can be planted separately. Every spring or autumn, pot change can be carried out to keep the soil fertile and root system healthy.
It is not difficult to maintain water lily potted plants at home. As long as you master the above technical points, you can enjoy the beautiful water lily plants at home. Let us work together to add a touch of freshness and elegance to the home environment! According to the "China Flower Market Report", in recent years, the demand for water lilies in my country's flower market has increased year by year. Water lily potted plants have become a popular choice for family flower cultivation. I believe that through the introduction of this article, you have a deeper understanding of the maintenance technology of water lily potted plants.