Lotus planting guide: How to cultivate beautiful ornamental lotus at home.

Choose an appropriate planting locationSelect healthy lotus seedlingsPrepare planting containers and soilPlanting stepsDaily maintenancePest and disease control

In traditional Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity and auspiciousness, often appearing in the works of scholars and poets. Growing ornamental lotus not only beautifies the environment but also cultivates one's temperament. How to grow beautiful ornamental lotus at home? Here is a detailed guide on how to plant lotus.

Choose an appropriate planting location

Choosing a place with plenty of sunlight and good drainage is the foundation for planting ornamental lotus. Lotus prefers a warm and humid environment, so it should be avoided to plant in shaded or windy areas. According to the data from "China's Flower Planting Guide," lotus grows more vigorously when exposed to sunlight for more than 4 hours a day.

Select healthy lotus seedlings

When purchasing lotus seedlings, choose those that are vigorous, with intact leaves and free of diseases and pests. Common ornamental lotus varieties in the market include ‘Red Lotus,’ ‘White Lotus,’ and ‘Pink Lotus.’ When buying seedlings, you can refer to the recommended varieties in the "Flower Market Research Report."

Prepare planting containers and soil

For planting ornamental lotus, containers such as flower pots, ponds, or water tanks can be used. The size of the container should match the growth requirements of the lotus. For soil, fertile pond mud or decomposed leaf soil can be used, mixed with an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer.

Planting steps

1. Lay a layer of soil about 10 centimeters thick at the bottom of the container.

2. Place the lotus seedling in the soil, allowing the roots to spread out.

3. Gently press the soil around the roots to avoid air entering the roots.

4. Add an appropriate amount of water to keep the soil moist.

Daily maintenance

1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. During high temperatures in summer, the watering frequency can be increased appropriately.

2. Fertilizing: Apply decomposed organic fertilizer once a month to provide sufficient nutrients.

3. Cleaning: Regularly clean up leaf and petal debris to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Pest and disease control

Common diseases and pests of ornamental lotus include powdery mildew, brown spot disease, and aphids. The control methods are as follows:

1. Powdery mildew: Spray with a 50% carbendazim wettable powder solution diluted 1000 times.

2. Brown spot disease: Spray with a 50% difenoconazole wettable powder solution diluted 1500 times.

3. Aphids: Spray with a 10% imidacloprid emulsion solution diluted 2000 times.

The planting method of ornamental lotus is not complicated. By following the above steps, you can grow beautiful lotus at home. I hope this guide to planting lotus can help you, bringing poetry and vitality to your garden.