Sowing and preparation of bowl lotus leaves Factors affecting the growth of bowl lotus leaves Conservation skills bowl lotus, as a traditional ornamental aquatic plant in my country, is deeply loved by flower lovers with its elegant posture and fresh breath. In the process of maintaining bowl lotus, the most concerned question is how long the bowl lotus leaves come out. This article will reveal the growth cycle of bowl lotus in detail and help you better understand and maintain your bowl lotus. The sowing and preparation of lotus flowers mainly rely on seeds. Before sowing, suitable planting containers and planting media need to be prepared. Generally, pots with a diameter of 30-40 cm are selected as the planting container. The medium can be pond mud, river sand or carrious leaf soil, etc., before sowing, the seeds need to be disinfected to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Growth cycle of bowl lotus leaves 1. 5-7 days after sowing: The disinfected seeds begin to germinate under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. The leaves of bowl lotus have not yet appeared, but you can see tiny buds in the soil. point.
2. 10-15 days after sowing: The buds gradually grow and begin to emerge from the soil surface. At this time, the leaves of the lotus begin to grow.
3. 20-30 days after sowing: The leaves of the bowl lotus gradually unfold and take on a unique bowl shape. At this time, the root system of the bowl lotus has been firmly established and fertilization can be started.
4. 40-50 days after sowing: The leaves of the lotus gradually increase, and the height of the plant reaches 20-30 cm. At this time, the light and moisture can be appropriately adjusted to promote plant growth. Factors affecting the growth of lotus leaves 1. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for the growth of lotus is 20-30℃. Too high or too low will affect the growth rate of leaves.
2. Moisture: Lotus loves water, and keeping the soil moist is the key, but too much or too little moisture will affect the growth of leaves.
3. Light: The lotus needs enough sunlight, but direct sunlight will cause sunburn of the leaves. During the maintenance process, the light should be adjusted appropriately. Lotus maintenance tips 1. Maintain appropriate moisture: Water once every morning and evening to keep the soil moist.
2. Reasonable fertilization: During the vigorous growth period, apply thin fertilizer every 10-15 days, mainly nitrogen fertilizer.
3. Adjust the lighting in a timely manner: When high temperatures in summer, properly shade the sun and avoid direct sunlight.
4. Prevention and control of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
It takes about 10-15 days for lotus leaves to sprout from sowing to germination, and the complete growth cycle is about 40-50 days. Understanding the growth cycle and maintenance skills of lotus leaves will help you better maintain your lotus and make it thrive. I hope this article can help you and wish you a happy growing flower!