What to do after the earth surge golden lotus blooms
Diyong Jinlian is known as the "Buddhist Holy Flower" for its unique golden bud. As a perennial herb of the Musaceae family, its flowering cycle can last for half a year. However, maintenance after flowering and sudden stem rot problems often trouble growers. Only by mastering scientific treatment methods can the vitality of plants be extended. Operation specifications for precise pruning of the entire process of post-maintenance of golden lotus flowers in Diyong After using a 75% alcohol disinfection knife, cut obliquely from the base of the residual flower 2 cm to avoid damaging the new bud point. After applying carbendazim to the incision, wax sealing should be used to prevent infection, paying special attention to avoiding rain within 24 hours after operation in the rainy season. The golden rule of nutritional supplementation adopts the "3-1-2" fertilization strategy: starting from 3 weeks after flowering, apply decomposed sheep manure (200g/plant) once a month, combined with spraying 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer every 2 weeks. The northern region recommends adding iron chelate to prevent yellow leaves. Key points for environmental control: 1/3 of the protective soil shall be reserved when changing pots, and the new soil shall be prepared into garden soil/legular soil/coarse sand at a ratio of 4:3:3. The light is controlled within the range of 20,000 - 35,000 Lux, and the moisture content of the substrate is maintained at 30%-40% in winter. The humidity can be monitored by inserting bamboo sticks. The standard procedure for lesion management of Diyong Jinlian Rotten Stem Emergency Treatment Program When a brown water-stained lesion is found, a 2 cm circumferential incision must be made along the healthy tissue. After digging the lesion, it is washed with 10% hydrogen peroxide, and finally coated with sulfur powder. For severe infections (decaying area>50%), it is recommended to take healthy suctioned buds and cuttings for backup. Preventive maintenance measures keep the environmental ventilation level>1m/s, and spray 50% carbendazim 800 times before the rainy season. Water is supplied by dipping basin method, and the EC value of the substrate is controlled between 1.2 and 1.8mS/cm to avoid tissue tenderness caused by excessive nitrogen fertilizer.
Through systematic post-flowering maintenance and disease prevention and control, Diyong Golden Lotus can grow continuously for 10-15 years. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record the time of each pruning, the type of fertilizer application and the occurrence of pests and diseases, and form a personalized maintenance plan.