How to Cultivate Lotus Flowers
This article introduces the methods of cultivating lotus flowers and provides detailed knowledge about the cultivation techniques. The editor will now explain to the netizens.
The lotus flower 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 flowers for nearby appreciation. Below is a detailed introduction to the methods of cultivating lotus flowers and precautions.
I. Cultivation Methods
1. Pot Selection
Lotus flowers are large in size; a pot with a diameter of 55-65 centimeters and a depth of 30-40 centimeters can be used for cultivation. There should be no holes at the bottom.
2. Soil Preparation
Garden soil or pond mud can be mixed with river sand, then a large amount of water is added to make a thin mud, which will serve as the soil for the lotus flowers.
3. Variety Selection
Suitable varieties for ornamental cultivation include Ice Clear and Pure, Snow White Princess, Ice Delicate, etc. Do not cultivate edible rhizomes or wild lotus flowers, 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 done at temperatures between 10-15 degrees Celsius. Seed cultivation: First, the seed coat is scratched, then the seeds are sown in the flower soil and left to germinate. Rhizome cultivation: Select robust rhizomes with a terminal bud, tail segment, and lateral buds, cut them into short sections, each with 3 nodes, and plant the sections with the terminal bud facing downward into the flower soil, waiting for them to germinate.
5. Maintenance Methods
After the seedlings emerge, let the lotus flowers get plenty of sunlight. When the plant grows 5-6 leaves, a moderate amount of compound fertilizer can be applied. In summer, it can be applied every 15 days, and fertilizing should be stopped in winter. In winter, if the temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius, the plant can safely overwinter. Lotus flowers like water; usually, the water in the pot should be 3-5 centimeters higher than the soil.
II. Precautions
1. When the plant is infected with leaf spot disease, it can be treated with a 75% carbendazim solution diluted 600-800 times. When infected with brown spot disease, it can be treated with a 50% carbendazim solution diluted 500 times.
2. When watering the plant in winter, do it at noon when the temperature is high. In summer, avoid watering at noon. Usually, the leaves can be wiped more often to enhance their ornamental value.
The above information is about how to cultivate lotus flowers and detailed explanations of lotus cultivation techniques for reference by green plant enthusiasts. It is hoped that it can solve your problems in green plant and flower management.