There are two methods for planting lotus, one is the seed germination method, and the other is the lotus root root stimulation method. When planting lotus, you must choose the right time to help the lotus survive. Try to choose a larger flower pot, and fertilize and water appropriately. Pay attention to weeding and farming in the later period to allow the lotus to grow healthily and robustly. There are many ways to grow lotus, and they are cultivated according to different methods
Lotus is a plant that many people like very much, and many people grow lotus at home, but many people don’t know what method to use. In fact, seeds are used. Or lotus root can be sown and cultivated. When choosing to sow seeds, you should pay attention to handling the seeds first, grinding the recess of the seeds to make a small opening and then soaking them in water. New sprouts will grow in about a week. At this time, put the germinated lotus flowers in the water until It will take about two weeks for the lotus to grow roots, and then transplant it into a new pot.
Another way to cultivate lotus roots is to insert the head of the lotus root at an angle of 20 degrees into the mud in the flower plate. The insertion depth is 3 cm. The tail end of the lotus root is facing up. Do not let the tail end touch the water. Place good lotus roots in a place with strong sunlight and keep the mud in the pot moist. The lotus roots will grow new shoots in about a month. At this time, gradually increase the water in the pot. When planting lotus, you must control the amount of water to ensure a good living environment
Generally, you choose to plant lotus in spring, about April to May, to avoid low temperatures that are not conducive to lotus planting. Although lotus grows in mud, it has certain requirements for water quality. Lotus likes still water, so the soil should be relatively thick, the water flow should not be too fast, the water depth should be about 1.5 meters, and the water quality should be pollution-free.
At the same time, lotus likes sunlight, so it should be exposed to more than ten hours of sunlight every day. At the same time, when planting lotus, there should be no fish in the water, otherwise the lotus will be eaten by fish. The amount of water required at different stages of lotus growth is also different. For example, just a little water is needed at the beginning, and then gradually increase the water until it sprouts and grows, until the water level is controlled at about one meter to one and a half meters. Pay attention to the amount of water. Submerge the lotus buds and expose them to the outside. During the growth of lotus, you must master the reasonable fertilization, which is conducive to the growth of lotus
When planting lotus, you must fertilize in time and appropriately. When you first plant lotus, you can use bean cake and other fertilizers as base fertilizer. Stir the fertilizer and soil. The ratio of fertilizer to soil is 1:5. Place the mixed base fertilizer on the bottom of the pot.
In the initial stage of cultivating lotus, if you find that the leaves of the lotus have turned yellow, you need to use urea and other compound fertilizers for top-dressing. Generally, top-dressing is done when the lotus grows seedlings, and then fertilizes again when the lotus blooms. Until the lotus blooms and bears fruit, you need to fertilize more frequently. The flowering period of lotus is from mid-June to early August every year. During this period, you can fertilize frequently to promote flowering and fruiting. This can be done about once every twenty days. top dressing. Weeds are detrimental to the growth of lotus and should be removed in time
In addition to the above points during the process of planting lotus, attention should also be paid to promptly removing weeds growing in the pots, regularly every month Spray some herbicide water to prevent weeds, moss, algae and other debris from growing in the pot.
If the lotus is planted in a field or pond, the soil in the pond should be turned over twenty days after planting and when the lotus leaves grow to three to five, and the grass in the soil should be removed. , then turn the soil once every half a month, and cultivate in this way for about three times, until the underground rhizomes cover the pond. If the lotus is planted in a pot, just use herbicide and there is no need to till the soil.
As long as you follow the above methods for planting and pay attention to the corresponding matters, you can cultivate healthy and beautiful lotus flowers. If you want the lotus to grow well, later management is also very important. Give the lotus more sun and ensure a suitable temperature. You will find that planting lotus is a very simple matter.