Growing lotus in soil, with pink flowers that are extremely beautiful and very rare
Many people know that lotus flowers grow in water, but today the editor will introduce a type of lotus that can be grown in ordinary flower soil, and it is easier to grow than ordinary flowers, with very strong vitality, and can be grown both in pots and in the ground. It can be grown in bedrooms, living rooms, balconies and anywhere else, and you can enjoy both its leaves and its flowers. Its unique flower shape, bright flower colors, and long flowering period make it deeply loved by people. It is the Siam tulip.
The Siam tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) belongs to the ginger family of bulbous flowers and is native to Thailand. Because its pink flower bracts closely resemble lotus flowers and it belongs to the ginger family, it is called ginger lotus. Some people also call it tropical tulip, and it is also known as Buddha's birth flower. Because its flowers are shaped like lotus flowers and its flower colors are very appealing, people choose the Siam tulip as a flower for worshipping gods and Buddhas on major lunar festivals. The Siam tulip is not only a very beautiful potted plant, but also an important flower for making cut flowers, and is deeply loved by people.
As a new type of flower, the Siam tulip is quite popular. When they bloom, it is basically during the hottest time, so it greatly makes up for the fact that there are relatively few flowers during this period. The flowering time is also relatively long, basically reaching about 3 months, and the bulbs can also be reused, which makes them easier to manage, and they also have very strong vitality, few pests and diseases, and are quite worth growing. Potted Siam tulips do not have high soil requirements. Any soil that is not too sticky can grow Siam tulips, but sandy soil is more conducive to the growth of Siam tulips, because sandy soil has slightly better drainage.
The Siam tulip is suitable for growing in a warm and moist environment. When watering, let the soil dry out completely and then water thoroughly. Do not let the pot become too dry. It is suitable for growing in diffused light, and cannot be too dark, nor can it be exposed to strong sunlight. When the weather is cold, the Siam tulip enters a dormant period, and the leaves will turn yellow and wither. At this time, do not think it has withered away. It has entered a dormant period, but the temperature cannot be lower than 10°C. In northern regions, it can be moved indoors in time, and it will sprout new buds in early spring and bloom in late spring.