A Detailed Guide to the Latest Methods for Growing Bowl Lotus

Bowl lotus, also known as bowl lotus and pot lotus, as the name suggests, is a lotus grown inside a bowl, specifically for display on indoor tables to beautify the living environment. Bowl lotus originated in Jiangsu, and those produced in Suzhou are the most famous. There are many records of it in ancient Chinese texts. Today it is mostly used as a desktop ornamental plant that can beautify the work environment. Today, the editor will share with you the growing methods for bowl lotus!

The Growing Environment for Bowl Lotus

It likes plenty of sunlight and does not tolerate shade. It likes warmth, and the suitable growing temperature is 20-30°C. When the temperature is below 15°C, growth stops. It likes moisture and fears drying out, and it prefers relatively stable still water. Fertile clay rich in organic matter is suitable. The suitable pH value is 6.5.

Sowing Time for Bowl Lotus

Lotus seeds have no dormancy period. As long as the water temperature can be kept above 16°C, they can be sown in all four seasons. Under suitable temperature and light conditions, lotus seeds take 50-60 days from sowing to flowering in spring, and 60-80 days in autumn.

Seed Treatment for Bowl Lotus

The outer shell of lotus seeds is hard and dense, so before soaking the seeds, the shell must be manually cracked open. One end of the lotus seed has a small pointed tip, and the other end has a small concave dot. Rub the end with the small concave dot on rough cement ground until a layer of skin is worn through. Be careful not to damage the kernel inside, and do not remove the shell. The purpose of rubbing the skin is to let water seep in through this opening so the seed absorbs water and swells. How should bowl lotus seeds be handled? There are many ways to treat the end with the concave dot. Common methods usually include: 1. Rubbing off the seed coat on cement ground. 2. Cracking it with pliers. 3. Cutting off a small piece of the seed coat with a sharp small utility knife. 4. Soaking it for a few days first, so the seed coat becomes soft and easier to handle.

Soaking Seeds and Promoting Germination of Bowl Lotus

Soak the already cracked seeds in warm water at about 20-40 degrees. When the water temperature is below 20 degrees, the seeds germinate and grow too slowly. When soaking a small number of seeds at home, they can be placed in a thermos to keep warm. The speed of germination is also related to temperature. Under conditions of 30 degrees, generally soaking to promote germination for 3-5 days is enough for sprouting, and the embryo bud extends from the opening.

During this period, change the water once every 1-2 days. Under normal circumstances, as long as the seed coat can absorb water and swell, it can germinate. What precautions are there for soaking seeds and promoting germination of bowl lotus: 1. If the temperature is low, you can use a thermos cup with 30-degree warm water. When the temperature is above 20 degrees, it can be soaked both indoors and outdoors. 2. Change the water twice a day; I usually change it once in the morning and once in the evening. 3. The water only needs to cover the seeds. 4. If the temperature is high, germination is fast. Generally above 20 degrees, germination occurs in 3 days to one week.

Choosing a Flower Pot for Bowl Lotus

Although it is called bowl lotus, if a vegetable bowl is used to grow it, it is too small and too shallow. If the bowl is too shallow, it holds too little nutrient soil and cannot provide the plant with sufficient nutrients; if it is too small, it cannot contain the spreading fibrous roots, and the plant will not grow well. A suitable size is to ensure the container diameter is about 25-87.5cm and the depth is about 20-62.5cm. Ensure soil about 37.5cm deep so the roots can grow fully.