When Do Lotus Flowers Bloom? A Detailed Guide to Growing Them
Since ancient times, scholars and writers have especially loved to feature lotus flowers in poetry, praising their beauty and noble character, which has inspired people far and wide to hold a special affection for the lotus. Below, let's look at when lotus flowers bloom and how to grow them.
Introduction to the Lotus
The lotus belongs to the order Proteales, family Nelumbonaceae, genus Nelumbo, and is a perennial aquatic herbaceous flower, also known by other names such as water hibiscus and lotus. The lotus's underground stem is long and thick, with long nodes, and is edible; its leaves are emerald green and perfectly round; its flowers are borne singly, nestled within the receptacle cavities, with petals layered one upon another in a variety of colors; and its seeds are oval-shaped and edible.
Lotus flowers come in many colors, including pink, white, and purple, or with fringed edges and patterns. Layer upon layer of petals surround a golden-yellow center, and the whole flower is elegant and pure, standing alone atop a slender flower stalk, with a naturally graceful, upright bearing. Especially when a whole pond of lotus is in bloom, a single glance takes in a scene of refreshing coolness, making it truly a wonderful place to be in summer.
When Do Lotus Flowers Bloom?
Everyone probably knows that lotus flowers bloom in summer, because in summer, one important activity for people is admiring lotus flowers. So, in which month do lotus flowers actually start to bloom? And how long does the blooming period last?
Generally speaking, lotus flowers begin to bloom in June each year. However, affected by factors such as region, latitude, and temperature, the blooming time of lotus flowers varies from place to place. In regions with lower latitude and higher temperatures, lotus flowers may bloom earlier, between late April and mid-May, while in regions with high latitude and low temperatures, the blooming time may be pushed back by a few more days. In regions with relatively moderate temperature and latitude, lotus flowers bloom in June, and the blooming period lasts from June all the way to September. Such a long blooming period is more than enough for everyone to enjoy.
Introduction to the Lotus Blooming Process
The opening of lotus flowers during the day begins at 3 a.m. At around 3 a.m., the outermost petals of the lotus begin to spread, and the inner petals at the top of the bud also slowly loosen. By around 5:30 a.m., the opening widens to between 2.5 and 3.5 cm. At around 8 a.m., as the temperature gradually rises to around 21°C, a small number of flowers begin to open. At around 9 a.m., the opening begins to close, but the temperature continues to rise to around 24-26°C, at which point more flowers open. Then, if the temperature continues to rise to around 28-30°C, the day's peak blooming occurs, as this temperature range is most suitable for lotus flowers to open. After noon, the temperature gradually drops, and the fully open flowers gradually close up. By around 3 p.m., the lotus buds close completely, and the day's lotus-viewing activity comes to an end.
From the above introduction, we have learned about when lotus flowers bloom, how long the blooming period lasts, and the lotus blooming process. We hope everyone will keep these time points in mind and plan their schedule before going to admire the lotus, so as to enjoy the lotus at its most beautiful and most flourishing.
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