How to Fertilize Lotus Grown in a Tub? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Fertilization Method

Lotus, also known as lotus flower, water hibiscus and so on, is a treasure in every part; the rhizome and lotus seeds are edible, and the seeds, rhizomes, rhizome nodes, leaves, flowers and seed embryos can all be used as medicine, and it can be grown at home. So, how do you fertilize lotus grown in a tub?

1. How to fertilize lotus grown in a tub?

1. Base fertilizer: Use pond mud to spread a layer about ten centimeters deep on the bottom of the tub, evenly scatter a layer of base fertilizer on top, using bone meal, decomposed animal manure or organic fertilizer, then add another layer of soil;

2. Top dressing: Fertilize 1 to 2 times during its growing period, applying urea, nitrogen fertilizer and other fertilizers to promote lush lotus leaves.

2. What is the method for growing lotus in a tub?

1. Choosing the water tub

A transparent water tub is not good for lotus to grow buds, so when growing lotus in a water tub, you must choose an opaque container; you can choose one made of ceramic material, or choose a dark-colored water tub.

2. Requirements for soil and water

Lotus is an aquatic plant, so water and soil are both indispensable. When preparing these two things, it is best to disinfect them both, because water easily harbors pathogens, and if the soil is not disinfected, insects will soon appear. So be sure to disinfect the soil and water first, then mix them in proportion to make a growing medium. Once prepared, scatter base fertilizer into it; bone meal can be used as the base fertilizer, because bone meal binds best with the soil, which helps the lotus absorb nutrients. Finally, plant the lotus.

3. Lighting conditions

It is a sun-loving plant, so it must receive at least eight hours of natural light every day to meet its survival needs. Winter days are short, so you can place it on a balcony or grow it outdoors to give it the maximum amount of light.

The lotus is praised by people for its character of emerging unstained from the mud, and its flowers are beautiful, making it a very good choice to grow in a tub at home.