Generally, lotus roots do not have high requirements for soil quality, but if the lotus roots grow thicker, you need to add more potting soil. After adding the potting soil, place it in the pot. Soak for about a week. If a large number of yellow-green bubbles are formed when the water in the basin turns dark green, it means there is too much fertilizer in the soil. You can rinse it with clean water until the water in the basin turns light green and clear. You can plant when it bottoms out.

Lotus root is an aquatic plant, and the flowers it grows are very beautiful. Lotus root is not only edible, but also ornamental. In particular, lotus root is also a plant that can be cultivated in pots at home. It can play a decorative role.

How to grow potted lotus roots

1. Pot soil

Generally, lotus roots do not have high requirements for soil quality, but if the lotus roots grow thicker, this will You need to add some more potting soil. After adding the potting soil, put it in the pot to soak for about a week.

If a large number of yellow-green bubbles are generated when the water in the pot turns dark green, it means that there is too much fertilizer in the pot soil. You can rinse it with clean water until the water in the pot turns light. It can be planted when it is green and clear.

2. Fertilization

Too much fertilizer should not be added to potted lotus roots. The principle of fertilization is to fertilize less during the floating leaf stage and more frequently during the standing leaf stage. But don’t overdo it. Fertilization should be more during the flowering and fruiting stage. When fertilizing it, the fertilizer should not be in direct contact with the lotus leaves. Just put it in the water in the center of the pot.

3. Watering

Planting lotus roots does not require frequent watering. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to water it once a week when it is growing vigorously to ensure that it does not lack water. That’s it. At the same time, it has no requirements for water quality, and pollution-free lotus pond water is enough.

Precautions for lotus root care

In the later maintenance of potted lotus roots, you should put them in the sun for a while, which will help the adhesion between the lotus roots and the soil. When the soil in the potted plant cracks, you can add a little water at this time, and then the water level should gradually deepen. Otherwise, there will be insufficient water, and the lotus root will not be able to grow leaves and flowers.