When do lotus flowers bloom?
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In the midst of summer, it is the most beautiful moment for the water palace fairy to don her rosy attire. As a famous traditional Chinese flower, the lotus, with its elegant posture, becomes the most captivating landscape of summer. But do you truly understand the blooming pattern of this beauty in the water? What differences are there in the best time to appreciate lotus flowers in different regions? Mastering this knowledge will allow you to encounter the most beautiful lotus pond scenery at the most suitable time.
Lotus Flower Blooming Time Patterns
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Climate Temperature Influence
When the temperature stabilizes above 22℃, the biological clock of lotus flowers starts. The Yangtze River Valley usually sees the first bloom in mid-June, while the Lingnan region, due to the rapid warming of spring, can enjoy the early blooming of lotus flowers in late May. Northern regions, limited by accumulated temperature, often have to wait until the first ten days of July to see the redness of the lotus pond.
Variety Differences
Single-petal lotus flowers like "West Lake Red Lotus" bloom the earliest, while double-petal varieties like "Thousand Petal Lotus" bloom later. Tropical lotus flowers can bloom in three seasons, while temperate varieties mostly bloom in mid-summer. The recently cultivated "Winter Lotus" variety can even continue to bloom in the warm winters of the south.
Scientific Maintenance Techniques During Blooming Period
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Light Control Strategies
The lotus is a typical heliophile plant, requiring 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. For home potted lotus, it is recommended to use a moveable base to adjust the position according to the change of sunlight. Aquatic lotus needs to clean the duckweed regularly to ensure 80% of the water surface is light permeable.
Nutrition Supply Strategies
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Top-dressing during the blooming period should follow the principle of "light fertilization frequently." It is recommended to use a slow-release fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 1:2:1. Supplement potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer every 15 days, avoiding the high-temperature period at noon. In pond cultivation, decomposed bone meal can be applied to promote the differentiation of flower buds.
Water Management Tips
Maintain a constant water level of 30-50cm, and pay attention to timely drainage during the rainy season. Keep the water turbidity within 30 NTU and use an activated carbon filtration system. Change 1/3 of the water weekly to avoid large temperature differences that stimulate the roots.
Mastering these maintenance tips will allow the beauty of the lotus pond to last throughout the summer. From the West Lake Qu Yuan Fenghe to the Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, different regional lotus appreciation shrines are waiting for your visit. Why not take this knowledge kit and go to encounter your summer limited romance.