Understand the growth habits of water lotus, choose appropriate soil light and temperature, watering and fertilization, and reproduce methods to control pests and diseases. Succulent plants are loved by more and more plant lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Water lotus, as one of the succulent plants, with its elegant posture and rich colors, has become the favorite of many flower friends. How can we raise water lotus well? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of succulent plant water lotus, so that you can easily grow beautiful water lotus. Understand the growth habits of water lotus, the scientific name is Sedum sarmentosum, which belongs to the fleshy plant of the family Crassulaceae. It originated in our country, is drought-tolerant, cold-resistant, and has strong adaptability. Water lotus likes a sunny and well-ventilated environment, and is not resistant to water and moisture. Therefore, appropriate amount of water should be watered. Choosing the right soil The soil of water lotus requires good breathability and strong drainage. You can choose soil made of peat soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials. The specific ratio is: peat soil 40%, perlite 30%, vermiculite 30%. This kind of soil is conducive to the growth of water lotus and can also prevent root rot. Light and temperature Water lotus likes sufficient sunshine and needs at least 4-6 hours of direct light every day. When high temperatures in summer, shade should be properly shaded to avoid sunburn on the leaves. When the winter temperature is lower than 5℃, water lotus should be moved indoors for maintenance. The suitable growth temperature of water lotus is 15-25℃. Watering and fertilization The watering of water lotus should follow the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" and avoid standing water. Spring and autumn are the period of vigorous growth of water lotus, so the number of watering can be increased appropriately. When high temperatures in summer, reduce watering. Keep the soil slightly moist, and when the winter temperature is low, water should be reduced and the soil should be kept dry.
In terms of fertilization, water lotus can apply compound fertilizer once a month during the period of vigorous growth. When fertilizing, apply fertilizer to the soil surface to avoid contact with leaves. Breeding methods There are two main breeding methods for water lotus: ramet and cuttage.
1. Divide: dig out the water lotus from the soil, cut the roots into sections, each section with one or two leaves, and plant it again.
2. Cutting: Cut the branches of water lotus into 10-15 cm long, insert them into the sand, keep the soil moist, and transplant them after taking root. Pest and pest control During the growth process of water lotus, pests and diseases may occur. Common pests and diseases include leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Leaf spot disease: When the diseased leaves are found, cut off in time, and spray carbendazim and methyl. Fungicides such as thiopzin.
2. Aphids: Spray the leaves with soapy water or washing powder water to kill aphids.
Water lotus is a beautiful succulent plant. Its maintenance is not complicated. As long as you master the knowledge of light, temperature, soil, watering, fertilization, etc., you can easily raise beautiful water lotus. I hope this article will help you. I wish you a healthy and beautiful water lotus!