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Water lilies and water lilies

Steps to grow lotus

Lotus cultivation problem

When it comes to what kind of flower is the most suitable to grow in the hot summer, of course it has to be the lotus! Huahua recently visited our community and found that the lotus flowers at many florists' homes were in bloom, which attracted everyone's envy. In fact, it's not too late to grow lotus flowers now. Lotus flowers grow faster when the weather is hot. Huahua is here to teach you how to grow lotus flowers!

Water lily and water lily

The lotus we grow at home are mainly water lily and water lily. The plant size is suitable and does not take up space. Among them, the bowl lotus is very similar to our common lotus, but it is a little smaller and can be planted directly in a water basin. Some flower lovers directly use foam boxes and bowls to grow it!

Water lily is a bit special, there will be a gap in the leaves. They often float on the water and bloom in more colors. In addition to the common red and white, there are also yellow, orange, blue and purple. It is best to raise water lilies in a larger water tank or foam box, so that the pot can bloom fully. nice!

Steps of raising lotus

Lotus raising In fact, it is simpler than growing flowers. As long as there is sunshine in your home, you can grow flowers. Now follow Huahua to try how to raise them, you will definitely learn it in no time!

1. Cut off the seeds and soak them in water for 3-5 days

The shell of lotus seeds is very thick. Use a knife or scissors to cut off the pointed end of the shell. This will allow the seeds to germinate faster, and they will germinate after being soaked in clean water for 3-5 days. Huahua would also like to remind everyone that the lotus seeds used for seeding must be old lotus seeds. When purchasing, be careful not to buy lotus seeds that have become rapeseed, otherwise the seeds will not bloom~

2. 1- Change the water every 2 days until the buds grow small leaves

After the lotus seeds sprout, they can be placed in the sun. Change the water every 1-2 days. Note that tap water must be left for 1 day before use, otherwise chlorine will Too much affects growth. In about 1-2 weeks, small leaves will grow and roots will emerge. At this time, it can be planted.

3. Colonization

The best soil for planting lotus is rice field soil or ordinary original soil. First, sieve it finely to remove large particles, and then pour it with boiling water 1-3 times to sterilize it. You don’t need to use too much, just enough to cover the seeds and roots (you can also leave some out). It is best to plant one tree in one pot, so that it blooms more smoothly.

4. Maintenance

Lotus flowers are not afraid of sunlight, just place them in a sunny place at home. The more sunlight they have, the faster they will grow. Pay attention to adding water. It is best to keep the water full. Do not use polluted fish pond water or the like. Use tap water after it has been dried. You can usually add some nutrient solution and compound fertilizer, and you can also spray some potassium dihydrogen phosphate to encourage flowering before flowering.

Lotus cultivation issues

1. Yellow leaves and scorched leaves

If the leaves of the lotus you raise are scorched and rotten, it may be because there is too little water, the water has not been changed for a long time, the water quality is poor, too much fertilizer has been added, or there are too many plants in the pot. It's crowded. If you find a problem, you can compare it and see what the cause is.

If yellow leaves, scorched leaves, or rotten leaves appear, first change the water, preferably tap water that has been dried for 1-2 days; remove all the dead stems and leaves and let them grow again. After the leaves grow, you can add some nutrient solution.

2. Not blooming

Some flower friends complain that flowering is slow or the leaves grow but do not bloom. It is very likely that you bought Suqian cabbage seedlings. If the seeds are genuine, then That would be easy.

First of all, you need to check whether there is enough light. It must be raised in a sunny and ventilated place. Add water in time and the water must be full. If you want to promote flowering, you can add some compound fertilizer or dihydrogen phosphate every week. Potassium.

3. Insect problem

As long as there is stagnant water in summer, it is easy for insects to develop. In fact, from the initial soil sterilization to timely changing and adding water, we can keep these clean and hygienic. To reduce the probability of insects, it is also important to have ventilation. Without ventilation, it will be difficult to grow any flowers.

If the container you use to grow lotus is large enough, you can raise a few small miscellaneous fish with thick skin. A small fish of 1-2 cm needs 1 liter of water. You can calculate how many small fish you can raise in the pot. The strips are still ok~

It’s great to enjoy lotus flowers in summer

Flower lovers, please act quickly~

If there are lotus flowers blooming in your home

Hurry up and come to our community to enjoy them

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