Is lotus flowers easy to raise
The slender lotus has been deeply loved by people since ancient times. This aquatic plant, which can be viewed and eaten, can actually be cultivated in a home environment. Many novice gardeners often wonder: Is lotus flowers suitable for home cultivation? The answer lies in mastering three key maintenance elements. As long as we understand its growth habits, we can create a poetic landscape that "the lotus flowers reflect the sun are so red" even on the balcony. 1. Core elements of lotus breeding at home 1. Light management plan As a typical aquatic positive plant, lotus flowers need at least 6 hours of direct light every day. It is recommended to place the container on a south-facing balcony or window sill, and use a sunshade net to filter 30% strong light at noon in midsummer. In winter, it is necessary to maintain sufficient light to avoid long dormant periods. You can extend the light for 2 hours per day through plant fill light. 2. It is recommended to use non-porous containers with a diameter of more than 40cm for container and substrate configuration. The substrate is mixed with pond mud and garden soil at a ratio of 3:1, and mixed with 10% decomposed sheep dung. New soil needs to be replaced every two years, and 1/3 of the old soil should be retained to maintain the balance of the bacterial community when changing pots. Hydroponics lotus flowers can be added to stabilize water quality, and the water level is best controlled at 15-20cm. 3. Scientific fertilization system The base fertilizer uses a 3:2 mixture of bone meal and cake fertilizer, and 50g is added per liter of substrate. Phosphorus and potassium liquid fertilizer is applied every half a month during the growth period, and boron fertilizer is applied during the bud stage to promote flower bud differentiation. It is recommended to adopt the principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" and control the fertilizer concentration below 0.3% to avoid burning roots. Key points for conservation in the second and fourth seasons: focus on individual breeding in spring, pay attention to preventing and controlling aphids in summer, prune dead leaves in time after harvesting lotus seeds in autumn, and keep the water temperature at no lower than 5 ° C in winter. Special reminder: Lotus flowers have the characteristics of "closing at night and opening in the morning". Do not forcibly push aside the petals when closing at night.
After mastering these maintenance techniques, you will find that lotus flowers are actually very suitable ornamental plants for family cultivation. Whether it is traditional soil culture or creative hydroponics, as long as the three major elements of light, substrate and nutrition are met, an elegant space in the city where "lotus wind sends aroma" can be created. It is recommended that novices start with the "Wanlian" variety with strong cold tolerance and gradually accumulate maintenance experience.