What are the cultivation methods and precautions for bowl lotus?

Bowl lotus, as the name suggests, is a mini version of the lotus that can be grown in a rice bowl. Its branches and flowers are both very small and extremely cute, and its blooms are exquisite and charming. Many friends like to grow an extra pot of it. So how should bowl lotus be grown? What should be noted? Let's learn together.

1. Cultivation methods

1. Choosing the pot and soil

First, find a suitable flower pot, preferably one without holes at the bottom. For the growing soil, it is best to choose organic fertilizer and ordinary garden soil mixed with water, which is very similar to mud and can meet the nutrients needed for bowl lotus growth. If conditions allow, you can also dig it directly from a pond or river, or buy it directly.

2. Treating the seeds

The seed shell of bowl lotus is relatively thick. To make it sprout quickly, you need to cut off a little of the sunken end, then soak it in warm water, changing the water once in the morning and once in the evening. After a week, it will sprout. After sprouting, give it sufficient light, and it will soon grow floating leaves. Once the plant grows roots, it can be put into a pot.

3. Potting

After planting, give it some water first, and slowly increase the water amount as the floating leaves grow. This allows the leaves to gradually carry out photosynthesis; otherwise, the leaf edges are very likely to dry up. In addition, be sure to water more in summer to prevent the leaves from turning yellow and withering.

4. Light

Bowl lotus likes an environment with sufficient light, so during cultivation it should be placed in a sunny environment for care. It needs more than 8 hours of light each day so that it can grow quickly and bloom continuously. After it fills the pot, be sure to divide it into separate pots, otherwise it will affect the plant's growth.

2. Precautions

If you want the plant to grow well, fertilizing is indispensable. When fertilizing bowl lotus, be sure to apply thin fertilizer frequently, otherwise it will only grow leaves and not bloom. If too much fertilizer is applied, be sure to change the water frequently; this can remove the fertilizer liquid on the water surface, which is beneficial to its growth and will not cause fertilizer damage. As bowl lotus grows, its leaves will become denser and denser. If they are too dense, it will affect its normal growth. At this time, proper leaf removal is needed, which not only helps with shaping but is also more beneficial to its growth.

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