How do water lilies reproduce? These two methods are worth mastering

There are many varieties of water lilies, the more common ones include fragrant water lily, Southeast Asian water lily (Zi Shi Lian), mini water lily, Guanyin lotus, etc., but the reproduction methods of water lilies are all similar. As we know, water lilies are aquatic flowers, so their reproduction methods differ from those of other flowers.

Water lily

I. Rhizome propagation method

Mini water lilies are mainly propagated by rhizome. At first, plant the mini water lily in a flower pot, then place it in water. After about a year or so, the rhizome of the mini water lily will grow very densely. At this point, the mini water lily can be divided and planted by stem. First remove the soil from the rhizome part, cut the fibrous roots shorter, cut off the horizontally growing rhizome together with stems and leaves at about 10cm, then put bottom sand and fertilizer into the pot bottom, place the stem section in, cover it with a layer of soil and firm it down, water it at the right time, and then wait for it to grow.

II. Division planting method

When planting, let the growing point of the mini water lily be slightly above the water surface or higher than the pot rim. Right after planting, put it into water immediately. In the water, the mini water lily needs to be fixed in place and a certain water depth must be maintained. Mini water lily planting requires division and planting once it has grown to a certain stage, and it needs frequent fertilizing to ensure sufficient fertilizer, and the water quality must be clear.

How to grow water lilies: planting methods and tips for water lilies

Water lily is a particularly beautiful ornamental plant, mostly growing in certain waters, and it is a perennial aquatic plant. Its leaves are mostly round, green in color, with very high ornamental value, and it has strong vitality. Usually many people want to grow it themselves, but they do not know much about its planting methods, so today the editor will specifically introduce it to everyone.

1. Propagation method

When growing water lilies at ordinary times, you must have a comprehensive understanding of their propagation method. This plant is mostly propagated by clean methods. You can divide its rhizome into multiple small pieces, then plant them in a suitable environment, and after they grow new shoots, directly transplant them into flower pots or the place where you want to grow them.

2. Choose good seed stems

To grow water lilies, it is best to choose seed stems of good quality. If the quality of the seed stems is poor, it will directly affect the growth of the water lily. Usually, choosing water lily seed stems that are virus-free, undamaged, not rotten, and growing vigorously gives a particularly high survival rate.

3. Choose good culture soil

When growing water lilies, you must choose suitable culture soil. Although this plant is an aquatic plant, it also likes humus-rich, highly fertile soil, and it likes to grow in clay soil. When people usually plant it in flower pots or indoors, they should select silt that has been deposited at the bottom of the water for a relatively long time.

4. Light and moisture

When growing water lilies at ordinary times, light and moisture are two essential conditions. This plant is a light-loving plant and usually likes to grow in an environment with sufficient sunlight. If ventilation is poor and sunlight is insufficient, it will directly affect the growth of the water lily. In addition, the water lily is an aquatic plant. Even if it is usually planted in a flower pot or a small container, it must be provided with sufficient moisture, and the water depth in the flower pot should be kept at about three to four centimeters. When insufficient water is found, it should be replenished in time.

How to grow block water lilies: planting methods and tips for block water lilies

Block water lily is the most common ornamental plant in scenic areas everywhere. It mostly grows in water. Many people especially like it, and its economic value is very high. If planted in large quantities, it can bring people very considerable economic returns, but how should it usually be grown? What are its cultivation methods?

1. Division propagation

Block water lilies can be propagated by division. You can choose March to April each spring, dig its rhizome out of the mud, then divide it into several pieces, making sure each piece of rhizome has two buds, and then plant it in a vat or pond.

2. Pot soil preparation and planting

Before planting block water lilies, pot soil preparation is also very important. You can choose around the Spring Equinox each year, prepare a flower pot, then put in decomposed bean cake or bone meal, and then put in 30 cm of fertile muddy soil. Only then can its rhizome be planted in, then cover with soil, without covering the top bud, then cover with a 1 cm layer of coarse sand, and then add water.

3. Water management

After planting block water lilies, water them promptly. The water depth should be about 25 cm, and this depth should be maintained all along. When water is insufficient, replenish it in time. In addition, after entering hot weather, be sure to keep the water in the flower pot clean. If the water in the pot is found to become turbid, new water should be replaced in time. When changing the water, do not directly use tap water. The water should be taken out and placed in a basin to be sunned for two to three days before being changed into the flower pot.

4. Sunlight and temperature

Block water lily is a light-loving plant, and it should usually be grown in an environment with sufficient sunlight, and the growing environment should be kept well ventilated. Block water lilies have relatively strong cold resistance. As long as the indoor temperature is not lower than 3 degrees, they can grow normally, but after entering winter, it is best to pour out the water in the flower pot, which helps block water lilies overwinter safely.