How to grow Lingjian Lotus

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soil requirements

Watering requirements

Sunlight requirements

Temperature requirements

pruning requirements

Fertilizer requirements

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Soil: loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. Watering: During the growth period, it is dry and wet, and there is no water in the pot. Reduce watering when the buds are not open. Sunshine: Avoid direct sunlight in summer and maintain a warm and humid environment. In winter, maintain sufficient sunlight after entering the room. Temperature: Not tolerant to cold, the temperature is kept at 10~15℃ from November to March. If the temperature is too high, it will be easy to grow; the temperature is kept at 13~18℃ from March to June. If the temperature is too low, it will affect the pregnancy buds.

soil requirements

Soil Requirements

The soil requirements of Lingjian Lotus are not particularly high. Loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam is sufficient. As long as you pay attention during maintenance and the soil does not become compacted, ordinary soil can be used.

Watering requirements

During the growth and development period of the lotus, watering should be done both dry and wet. Be careful not to accumulate water in the pot, otherwise it will easily cause root rot. When the flower buds have appeared but have not yet opened, do not water more, otherwise it will cause the flowers and buds to drop.

In dry and windy spring and summer, spray the stems and leaves frequently with clean water, and sprinkle water on the surrounding ground to maintain high air humidity, which is more conducive to growth and flowering.

Sunshine requirements

Lingjian Lotus likes a warm and humid environment, but not direct sunlight. When the weather is hot in summer, the sunlight is relatively strong. Place the plant under a shade to avoid direct sunlight. Frequently sprinkle or spray water on the surrounding ground to increase air humidity. Winter weather is cold. The arrow lotus is not cold-tolerant, so it should be placed in a sunny place after entering the house.

Temperature requirements

Arrow lotus is not cold-tolerant. In northern areas, it should be brought indoors before and after the Cold Dew Festival. After entering the house, it should be placed in a sunny place. From November to March, the maintenance temperature of arrow lotus should be kept between 10~15℃. The temperature should not be too high, 25 Above ℃, it is easy to cause the plants to grow elongated and affect the symmetry of the plant shape. From March to June, the temperature should be kept between 13~18℃. If the temperature is too low, it will affect pregnancy buds.

Pruning requirements

Because the abnormal stems of arrow lotus are soft, thin bamboo poles need to be used as supports. It is best to tie them into an oval bracket, and distribute the abnormal stems neatly and evenly on the bracket and tie them , which not only prevents breakage, but also facilitates ventilation and light transmission, making the plant shape symmetrical and beautiful.

Fertilization requirements

Lingjian lotus likes fertilizer. Apply decomposed thin cake fertilizer 1 every 15-20 days during the growing season. water. After the Spring Festival, apply liquid fertilizer 1 every 10 days, and promptly wipe out excessive side buds and branch buds sprouting from the base to reduce nutrient consumption and maintain plant growth. The shape is neat and beautiful. Apply 1-2 additional quick-acting phosphate fertilizers during the budding stage to promote large and colorful flowers.

Watering requirements

Sunlight requirements

Temperature requirements

pruning requirements

Fertilizer requirements

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