Can bowl lotus be grown in water? Detailed guide to flowering time and flowering tips

Bowl lotus, also known as table lotus and pot lotus, is a fairly well-known aquatic plant from Suzhou, Jiangsu, and is highly favored by flower enthusiasts because its flowers and leaves are very attractive. At present, many flower enthusiasts like to grow it indoors to improve the indoor environment, so can bowl lotus be grown in water? When does it bloom? How should it be grown so that it blooms?

1. Can bowl lotus be grown in water?

Like water lilies and pothos, bowl lotus can be grown in water, but it needs careful care with nutrient solution to succeed in water culture. In addition, bowl lotus grown in water does not easily bloom, and if its growth is poor, it may even die, so if you want it to bloom, soil culture is still better.

2. When does bowl lotus bloom?

Bowl lotus generally blooms in June, and the flowering period is about 30 days. However, due to differences in region and variety, the flowering time will also vary. For example, under suitable temperature and light conditions, it takes about 60 days from sowing to blooming in spring, and about 80 days in autumn.

3. How should hydroponic bowl lotus be grown so that it blooms?

1. Prepare a flowerpot: bowl lotus roots are negatively phototropic and only grow in a dark environment, so when choosing a flowerpot, try to choose an opaque container to promote root growth.

2. Seed treatment: to increase the seed germination rate, it is best to make a small opening in the seed before sowing to promote germination. Note here that you should try not to injure the flower bud, so as to avoid the seed dying.

3. Soak the seeds: place the treated seeds in warm water and soak them for a period of time until leaves and roots grow. Note here that during soaking, change the water once every 3 days to prevent the water quality from deteriorating, affecting root absorption and preventing normal growth.

4. Planting: put a layer of coarse sand in the container, then place the sprouted seedling in it, and cover the sprouted seedling with coarse sand to prevent the roots from floating up.

5. Add water: slowly add water along the wall of the container until it is level with the leaves.

6. Add nutrient solution: drip the nutrient solution into the container. Generally, the amount to drip can be added according to the instructions, so as to avoid too much or too little, which would prevent the roots from growing.

7. Light: during the growth period of bowl lotus, the light requirements are not high. Generally, it only needs to be placed in a scattered-light environment to promote leaf absorption and rapid growth and flowering.

4. What is the market price of bowl lotus seeds per jin?

The market price of bowl lotus seeds is generally 15 to 30 yuan per jin, and a single authentic high-quality seed can cost more than 2 yuan, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

5. How many bowl lotus plants can be planted in one pot?

Bowl lotus seeds are very small, and generally multiple seeds can be placed in one pot, but considering the later issues of flowering and leaf growth, it can generally be determined according to the size of the flowerpot. For example, for a flowerpot about 20 cm in size, one bowl lotus can be planted; if it is larger than 20 cm, 2 to 3 can be planted, to ensure sufficient nutrients in the pot and promote root growth. However, planting too many is also not a problem; later, according to growth conditions, they can be transplanted, which can also promote their growth.