Home cultivation method of leek lotus
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Temperature: The suitable temperature for growth is 16-28℃, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5℃; Light: Likes a sunny environment, although it can bloom in semi-shade, but the number of flowers is small and the flowering period is short; Moisture: Drought-tolerant Afraid of waterlogging, reduce watering after September; soil: sandy soil with good drainage and rich in humus.
Temperature requirements
The growth habits of leek lotus generally show that it likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. Not afraid of intense heat and strong cold tolerance. It is very convenient for home cultivation.
Temperature Requirements
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Leek lotus likes a warm environment. Generally, its flowering period is from June to September every year.
The most suitable temperature for the growth of leek lotus is 16-28℃. It is not cold-tolerant, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5℃.
If the indoor temperature can be kept above 15℃ in winter, leek lotus can continue to grow healthily. It may even produce flowers.
Light requirements
Leek lotus likes a sunny environment. If the growing environment is shaded, the quality of the bulbs obtained will be poor.
Although it can bloom in semi-shady places, the number of flowers is small and the flowering period is short.
Too dark a place may lead to no flowering and fruiting.
Moisture requirements
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Leek lotus likes slightly damp and dry soil environment, and is drought tolerant and afraid of waterlogging.
The soil should be dry and wet during the growing season, and must not accumulate water. Reduce the amount of watering after September, and keep it dry and slightly moist from November to February of the next spring.
Soil requirements
The most suitable soil for leek lotus should be sandy soil with good drainage and rich in humus.
However, the leek lotus has a tenacious character and does not have high soil requirements in family breeding. It can adapt to everything from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil, from sandy soil to light clay.
You can put a layer of crushed hard plastic foam blocks or broken bricks on the bottom of the basin to facilitate ventilation and drainage.
Lighting requirements
Moisture requirements
soil requirements
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