Lotus bamboo cultivation methods and precautions

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Soil: Lotus bamboo is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil or semi-silt sand and alluvial clay. Watering: Water more during the peak growth period to keep the soil moist. It is better to be wet than dry. Reduce the amount of watering appropriately in autumn and winter. Fertilization: Apply liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing period. Temperature: 20-28℃. Light: It is suitable for growing under bright scattered light.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Soil

Suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil or semi-silt sand and alluvial clay middle.

Watering

Water more during the peak growth period from May to September to keep the soil moist. It is better to be wet than dry, but do not accumulate water or it will be easy to Root rot. During high temperature periods, the leaves and ground should be sprayed with water frequently to increase air humidity, and the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced in autumn and winter.

Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growth period of lotus bamboo to promote dark green and verdant leaves. Fertilization should be stopped in winter. .
Lotus bamboo is extremely adaptable and can grow well in full sun, semi-sun and shade. It likes high temperature, high humidity and sunny environment. It likes sandy soil, avoids stagnant water, and tolerates drought.

Light and temperature

The suitable growth temperature is 20-28℃, and it can withstand low temperatures of 2-3℃, but it must be protected from frost in winter. The hot and humid seasons in summer and autumn are very beneficial to the growth of lotus bamboo and are the best periods for its growth. It does not have strict lighting requirements and is suitable for growing under bright scattered light. Excessive light and exposure will cause the leaves to turn yellow, chlorotic, slow growth and other phenomena.

Propagation method

In spring, cut the cut stems into 5 cm to 10 cm stem nodes without leaves, or cut off the base tip and easy Dry. Branches with stem tips that have grown in a shaded place indoors for a long time are inserted into clean coarse river sand, watered thoroughly, covered with a plastic bag to keep the substrate moist, and placed in a bright place indoors. Roots can take place in about 25 days. Or insert the cut branches into water. Roots can take place in about half a month at 25°C.

Notes

Disease control

Leaf spot, stem rot and root rot are common hazards in lotus bamboo. You can spray 100 times Bordeaux mixture multiple times. Common insect pests of lotus bamboo include thrips and scale insects. Spray with 50% omethoate cream 1000 times.

Yellowing of leaves

Lotus bamboo leaves will turn yellow due to lack of fertilizer, lack of light or burns. Everyone needs to pay attention when breeding.

Precautions

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