How to grow lotus? The latest cultivation methods and precautions

Lotus is a very beautiful flower, it generally grows in ponds, its flower color is white with a touch of red, very beautiful, generally growing lotus seed pods can produce lotus flowers, but some people specifically buy lotus seed pod seeds for the lotus flowers, loving only lotus, the editor also likes lotus because it is very beautiful. What do you need to know to grow lotus well? Let's take a look together with Shuaishuai!

1. Soil and temperature

There is no need to say much about soil. Lotus is generally planted in ponds, so the soil is best chosen as pond mud or paddy field soil as the growing medium. In addition, it will sprout within a temperature range of 8 to 10 degrees. If the temperature reaches 14 degrees, the lotus seed pods will grow out, so we should raise the lotus temperature to above 15 degrees from the very beginning, otherwise the lotus will grow very slowly. Moreover, in summer the temperature is very high, which is not good for its development. The most suitable temperature for lotus is 22-35 degrees.

2. Light and fertilization

Lotus needs at least 7 hours of light every day, so it is purely an outdoor cultivation plant. The longer the light duration, the faster its flower buds grow. Do not place it in a dark place, otherwise its flowering period will become shorter, and in serious cases it will not bloom. As for fertilization, although lotus likes fertilizer, concentrated fertilizer will burn the lotus roots, so we should apply dilute fertilizer frequently, about once every half a month.

3. Precautions

1. Diseases: During growth, lotus may encounter some diseases, such as rot disease and leaf blight. These can be prevented and controlled by spraying pesticides. As long as they are not very serious, they will not cause a great impact on the lotus.

2. Pests: Once aphids and large bagworms and other pests are found, be sure to promptly remove the diseased leaves and try to avoid spreading them to other plants. Clear weeds around the lotus to avoid pests on the weeds spreading to the lotus. Spray insecticide regularly and do a good job of disinfection.

The above are the cultivation methods and precautions for lotus. Have you learned them? If you want to learn more related knowledge, please continue to follow Qinnong Network.