How to plant lotus seedlings

1. Select appropriate varieties

Choose appropriate lotus varieties according to the planting environment and personal preferences. Generally speaking, lotus varieties are divided into various shapes and colors such as single petals, double petals, and multiple colors. Secondly, you need to consider choosing lotus seedlings with healthy growth status.

2. Determine a suitable planting site

Lotus is suitable for growing in water bodies with sufficient sunshine, gentle water flow and moderate water depth, so it is necessary to choose a suitable water area for planting. If you plant in a container, you can choose a pot or fish tank with a diameter of about 30-40 cm.

3. Prepare planting materials

Prepare soil, fertilizer, lotus seedlings, limestone and other planting materials. Lotus needs to grow in muddy or sandy soil, and adding an appropriate amount of organic matter such as leaf mold or decomposed chicken manure can provide nutrients. Limestone can adjust the pH of water and is beneficial to the growth of lotus.

4. Plant lotus seedlings

Place the lotus seedlings in a planting pot or pool, and then gently insert them into the soil. Be careful not to cover lotus leaves and buds, and compact the soil to prevent rot. If you plant it in a pond, you need to bury the roots of the lotus in the soil first, and then sink the whole lotus into the water.

5. Add an appropriate amount of fertilizer

Lotus requires sufficient nutrients to ensure good growth. You can add some organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer and apply it every one to two weeks, but be careful not to overuse it, otherwise it will damage the lotus.

6. Maintaining the Growth of Lotus

Lotus needs sufficient sunlight and water to grow healthily. During daily maintenance, it is necessary to regularly clean the debris on the lotus leaves to reduce the accumulation of fallen flowers and leaves and pollutants. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the water quality clean and replace it with fresh water sources to prevent stagnant water from breeding mosquitoes and other harmful organisms.