Bowl lotus still not blooming by August? Master these 3 tips and flower stalks will keep shooting up

Growing bowl lotus is especially easy; just a few seeds are enough to make it grow vigorously, with broad emerald-green leaves, nonstop blooms and a delicate fragrance filling the air.

The blooming period of bowl lotus is concentrated from June to September, but some flower enthusiasts report that even by August, the bowl lotus they are growing still has not bloomed, and even if it does bloom, it is only a few small flowers. Today Hua'er will introduce to you these 3 little tips for growing bowl lotus: flower stalks will keep shooting up, and the blooms will be big and vivid!

1. Light

Bowl lotus loves strong light. Summer is the peak season for its growth and blooming, so you must provide it with ample light and place it under direct sun exposure so it grows better. However, note one thing: when the temperature exceeds 35°C, its growth begins to slow down. At this point, spray more water around it to lower the temperature, set up a shade net with a light transmittance of 70%, and give it a little shade.

2. Pruning

Bowl lotus grows especially vigorously in summer, but it should be properly controlled. Prune away some excessive and overly dense leaves appropriately, which allows the plant to breathe and ventilate better, reduces nutrient consumption, and promotes blooming. And when you observe leaves competing for light, divide the plant promptly, otherwise it will lead to insufficient nutrients, yellowing leaves, and failure to bloom.

3. Fertilizer

Bowl lotus is a fertilizer-loving plant, especially during the peak season of growth and blooming. If it lacks fertilizer, it lacks vitality, which is not good for rooting, leaf growth and blooming. You can use a piece of decomposed cake fertilizer the size of a thumb, and tuck it into the mud in the middle of the flower pot, but do not place it around the edge of the pot; with more roots there, they are easily damaged.

Note that when fertilizing, the amount must not be too much, otherwise the plant will have lush leaves but sparse flowers, and in severe cases it will directly cause death.

That is all for the care of bowl lotus. If you have other additions, flower enthusiasts, you can share them with everyone in the comments section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!