How to care for potted water lilies: Do you know these methods?

The water lily can be said to be an extremely beautiful plant, but many people give up on keeping water lilies as potted plants in their homes because they do not know how to grow them. But today, the editor is going to walk everyone through how to cultivate water lilies. Generally speaking, the methods we use to make bonsai water lilies are mostly two kinds: one is to plant them by putting a small pot inside a large pot, and the other is to plant them directly in a pot. We can choose different potting methods according to different living conditions and living requirements.

First, we need to talk about how to buy water lilies. Flower lovers who want to grow potted water lilies surely think they must buy seeds. Although water lilies do have seeds, most are fake, and real ones are relatively hard to get. So I suggest that most flower lovers buy rhizomes, because rhizomes are the main propagation method of water lilies and are easy to keep alive. If someone wants to plant water lilies, it is generally best to choose around April. If you want to plant water lilies in other seasons, I would still advise you to wait patiently until spring, because water lilies are easier to keep alive and survive at that time.

Next let us talk about the best pot for potted water lilies. I feel everyone should choose a wide-mouthed pot, because a relatively large pot opening allows better absorption of sunlight and better exchange of water and other things. If the pot opening is relatively small or the pot is relatively small, then you can directly choose the potted method. You can plant the water lily directly in a small pot and fix it in place inside a large pot. This is good for water exchange, can keep the water quality clean, and makes it easy to change the water and fertilize, and it is also good for people to view.

After that, let us talk about the soil used for potting. Some flower lovers take great pains to dig up river mud, but actually garden soil is fine. At first, what you put in is yellow, and after a period of time it will turn black, that is, sludge, and the sludge should be at least 10 cm or more. The water depth should also be at least between 15 and 20 cm, and a bit deeper is also fine.

The water lily is a plant that likes fertilizer and is very sensitive to a lack of fertilizer, so when used at home, a certain amount of base fertilizer must be given to allow the water lily to grow better. Finally, let us talk about the growing environment for water lilies. In fact, the most important thing in the growing environment for water lilies is sufficient sunlight. Only under conditions of sufficient sunlight can they bloom more; otherwise, all you will see all year round is green leaves. If you place them on a balcony, you must choose a balcony with no obstruction, so as to better absorb sunlight. Also pay more attention to air circulation, so as to increase the assimilation of the water lily.

If you follow the above rules, plus your own careful care, it means you can get one or even several very beautiful potted water lilies.