What are the planting precautions for lotus and water lilies?

Lotus and water lilies are common aquatic flowering plants grown by hobbyists, so what are the planting precautions for lotus and water lilies?

1. Planting precautions for lotus and water lilies

1. Lotus and water lilies are both aquatic plants, so the water used for growing them needs attention, and the water quality needs to be kept clean, with appropriate water changes as well;

2. Both lotus and water lilies need a certain amount of light to grow, so it is best to grow them in a spot with scattered light;

3. During the growing period, dead leaves and spent flowers need to be cleaned up promptly, so that the lotus and water lilies can grow better.

2. Growth habits of lotus

Lotus is a plant of the family Nymphaeaceae (water lily family) and the genus Nelumbo, also called lotus flower, water hibiscus, lotus root flower, water lotus, water mushroom and so on. Lotus is an aquatic plant that prefers relatively stable, calm shallow water, lakes, marshes, ponds and similar environments. The water requirement of lotus depends on its variety; large varieties such as Ancient Lotus and Red Thousand Petals need a relatively deeper water level, while small and medium varieties are only suitable for a water depth of 20-60 cm.

Lotus is extremely intolerant of shade, and when grown in half shade it shows a strong phototropic tendency.

3. Growth habits of water lilies

The water lily is a perennial floating-leaf aquatic herbaceous plant of the family Nymphaeaceae (water lily family) and the genus Nymphaea. Its flowering period is generally from July to October each year. Water lilies generally grow in ponds and lakes, and prefer an environment with ample sunlight, warmth and humidity, and good ventilation.

The water lily is a day-blooming type, generally opening its petals in the morning and closing them in the afternoon. Although it can bloom, its growth is rather weak, and during the growing season the pond water depth should preferably not exceed 80 cm, while some varieties can reach 150 cm.