How to cultivate water lilies to make them bloom
Do you know these? Here is an explanation on how to grow water lilies to bloom and the correct maintenance techniques for water lilies and green plants, as follows:
Today, Sister Ding is going to talk to her friends about the maintenance techniques of water lilies. Water lilies are aquatic herbaceous plants that grow in ponds and bloom around April and May. The flowers are colorful, fragrant, and elegant, making them suitable for cultivation in ponds or at home in a pot. Some friends say that the water lilies they have at home have been planted for several months without any signs of blooming. What is the reason? Today, Sister Ding will share the maintenance techniques for water lilies with her friends.
1. Choosing a pot for water lilies
When planting water lilies, Sister Ding reminds everyone to choose a pot color based on personal preference, preferably one with an outward opening. The wider the mouth of the pot, the larger the flowers. The deeper the pot, the longer the blooming period.
2. Soil requirements for water lilies
Water lilies require soil with high clay content, a pH of 6-8 for normal growth, and a rich organic loam is best. You can also use fertile pond mud, filled to half the height of the container, with the water level about 10 cm above the soil surface, and gradually increase the water level as the lotus leaves grow.
3. Seed selection and treatment for water lilies
If you want beautiful flowers when growing water lilies, you need to choose the right variety, as some varieties do not bloom easily. The outer shell of the lotus seeds is hard, so before soaking, manually create a small opening by rubbing the end with a depression on rough concrete. Be careful not to damage the embryo or remove the shell.
How to cultivate water lilies to make them bloom
4. Light requirements for water lilies
Whether potted or pond-grown, water lilies love sunlight. Insufficient light can cause poor blooming or even no blooming. If placed in a shaded area with poor ventilation and algae growth on the water surface, the plants will grow weak and affect normal growth, unable to differentiate flower buds and thus unable to produce beautiful flowers.
5. Ventilation needs for water lilies
The maintenance location for water lilies can be on a balcony in the community, where it should be kept well-ventilated with frequent opening of windows for good air circulation. If the leaves grow wildly, you can cut some off to reduce nutrient consumption, which is also very beneficial for blooming.
6. Fertilizing and watering for water lilies
Before planting water lilies, a base fertilizer should be applied. During the growing period, the water level should not be too deep, otherwise it will affect growth and cause the leaves to turn yellow. When cultivating, ensure sufficient water, keeping the water level 3 cm from the pot opening and changing the water every 5 days to maintain clean water quality. After September, as autumn approaches, water lilies will enter a dormant period, and adding fertilizer can cause root rot.
7. Temperature requirements for water lilies
The suitable temperature for water lilies is about 25-30°C. When the temperature is relatively cold at night, the flowers will contract on their own, and when the temperature is suitable, they will automatically bloom.
The above comprehensive method explanation about how to cultivate water lilies to make them bloom and the correct maintenance techniques for water lilies is hoped to be a modest contribution that can solve your problems with green plants.