How to grow bowl lotus? A detailed guide to the latest bowl lotus growing methods
Bowl lotus is a type of lotus, but it is very small and looks very cute, making it a must-have ornamental plant in many homes. Bowl lotus has strong adaptability and can grow in most environments. Its flowers are large, brightly colored, and accompanied by a strong fragrance, giving it high ornamental value. So, how should bowl lotus be grown? Below, the editor brings you the growing methods for bowl lotus. Let's take a look!
1. Soil selection
Although bowl lotus has strong growth ability, planting it in paddy field soil rich in organic matter can better increase its growth rate. It must not be planted near pollution sources, and if yellow mud is used for planting, pay attention to its viscosity. If it is too sticky, it will affect the growth of the bowl lotus roots. It should also not be too loose, otherwise the stems are easily broken, affecting root growth. If growing it in a pot, it is best to mix yellow mud and sandy soil as the cultivation soil, then control the pot size well to ensure there is enough depth for its roots to grow fully.
2. Sowing and seedling raising
Bowl lotus seeds are relatively hard, so before planting we need to nick the seeds by rubbing open the dented point of the seed. When nicking, be careful not to damage the kernel, so that the seed can absorb water. Then soak the seeds in warm water at about 30 degrees for about 5 days. During soaking, change the water about once every two days. Then, after the seeds germinate, place them into the prepared soil, transplant them at the right time after sprouting, and water after transplanting. Under suitable surrounding environmental conditions, the time from sowing to flowering is about two months.
3. Timely fertilization
Bowl lotus has a relatively large demand for nutrients. If nutrients are lacking during cultivation, it will seriously affect the growth of bowl lotus. Therefore, before planting, we should apply sufficient base fertilizer to meet the nutritional needs of bowl lotus growth. However, we need to note that although bowl lotus needs a large amount of fertilizer, it should not be over-fertilized. Usually, when the base fertilizer is sufficient, no further fertilization is needed afterward. This prevents excessive fertilizer from causing leggy growth in bowl lotus. However, in order to extend the flowering period, cake fertilizer crumbs can be appropriately applied in summer. But note that fertilization should be the main focus, to prevent excessive heat from burning the bowl lotus roots.
4. Daily management
Bowl lotus has a relatively large demand for light. The daily light duration must be more than 5 hours, otherwise it will seriously affect the flower bud differentiation of bowl lotus. During the growth period, it is best to let it receive full sunlight, and pay attention to the number of floating leaves to avoid reducing permeability. However, when sunlight is too strong, also pay attention to appropriate shading to prevent scorching, which can lead to withered and burnt leaves. When bowl lotus grows too densely, do a good job of pruning and appropriately remove leaves. This can not only promote respiration in bowl lotus, but also reduce nutrient consumption and increase the flowering rate.
The above is a brief introduction to the growing methods for bowl lotus. The growing methods for bowl lotus are relatively simple. However, management work should also be done well, especially the prevention and control of pests and diseases, to create a good growing environment for bowl lotus and improve its ornamental value. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.