When does the lotus flower bloom?
This article introduces the blooming season of the lotus flower and some green plant maintenance tips for enjoying the lotus flower's blooming period. Let's dive into the details.
When is the peak blooming season for lotus flowers? How many times can it bloom in a year? Does management play a decisive role?
Known as a member of the Malvaceae family, the lotus flower has many nicknames, varying by region. I first encountered it in a pharmacy, where its flowers and leaves are used for medicinal purposes, and it has a wide range of uses. Later, I learned how beautiful it looks, especially when it blooms. When is the most beautiful time for it to bloom?
I. Peak Blooming Period
The lotus flower blooms in late summer and early autumn, mainly from August to October, which is when it is most vigorous. In fact, its blooming is phased, mainly divided into three stages.
1. Early July marks the beginning of the bud formation stage, with flowers from full bloom to wilting lasting about half a month. The flowers mainly bloom on the main stem, so the number of flowers is relatively small, and the flowers are not very large.
2. Mid-August is the strongest blooming period, when the plant reaches its peak bloom. In addition to the main stem, lateral branches also produce many flowers, and the quality of the flowers on the lateral branches is not inferior to that of the main stem. The peak bloom of a single flower can last for a week.
3. The final stage has the fewest flowers, with the main blooming occurring on the lateral shoots.
When does the lotus flower bloom?
II. Management Methods
1. Water and Fertilizer. The hole-punching method of top-dressing is very suitable for lotus flowers. This involves evenly punching holes around the canopy and applying fertilizer. The addition of fertilizer changes with the growth stage of the plant, with compound fertilizers mainly used during the growing period and urea added before flowering to supplement phosphorus, ensuring the blooming of the flowers and making the colors more vibrant.
Spring is a critical stage for the growth of lotus flowers, with high water demand for the germination of buds, especially in the north, where water is scarce and frequent irrigation is needed. Materials like straw are used to cover the ground to prevent water loss. In the rainy southern regions, keeping the potting soil moist is sufficient.
When the plant enters the flowering stage, regardless of environmental changes, controlling water is a necessary step to promote flowering. This is mainly to control the growth of branches and leaves, allowing nutrients to focus more on flower growth. This means that during the flowering period, appropriate water and fertilizer management should be carried out, which greatly improves the overall growth of lotus flowers.
2. Light. The lotus flower has a certain degree of cold resistance and loves sunlight. Therefore, in colder regions, planting it in a sunny location allows it to grow normally and even thrive. If the environment is too dark, its growth is very slow, and the branches become thin and long, which greatly affects the differentiation of flower buds.
The flowering period requires even more sunlight, as bud formation and blooming both need ample light. Insufficient light, combined with rainy days, can lead to poor plant growth and easily cause flower and bud drop.
I believe that the blooming of lotus flowers is mainly related to the growth environment and habits, and it does not change due to external factors and management. Therefore, lotus flowers are not the type that blooms all year round; they grow in spring, bloom in autumn, and even some of the above-ground stems may wither in winter, which is their normal growth state.
This article shares the blooming season of lotus flowers and a detailed explanation of the introduction to the lotus flower's blooming period for your reference and suggestions!