How to plant lotus? A detailed guide to lotus planting methods

Lotus is the lotus flower, also known as furong. From the line "Lotus emerges from clear water, natural and unadorned," you can see the lotus rising unsullied from the mud. Next, the editor will introduce how to plant lotus and the planting methods for those who want to grow it.

How to plant lotus seeds

How to plant lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are oval or egg-shaped, with a hard seed coat that turns dark brown when ripe. The inside of the seed is oval or egg-shaped, with a red or white inner seed coat. How to plant lotus seeds:

Step 1: Choose dry, plump, mature seeds that have not become moldy.

Step 2: Use a knife to cut open the end of the seed that does not have a raised point, just enough to slightly reveal the seed coat inside.

Step 3: Next comes seedling raising. Soak the treated seeds in water to germinate, at room temperature, with plenty of light.

Step 4: Once the sprout grows to about ten centimeters, it can be transplanted. Place it in a pre-prepared pot containing mud and water.

Step 5: After a few leaves have grown, fertilizer can be applied. If disease is found, spray 25% wettable carbendazim powder or thiophanate-methyl powder on the lotus leaves in the morning and evening.

Step 6: In winter, the lotus can be brought indoors and placed on a balcony where it can receive sunlight.

How to plant potted lotus

Lotus planting methods

1. Choose a lotus variety with excellent qualities. Varieties with a small plant type, large and brightly colored flowers, and abundant blooming are more suitable for ornamental use. Such as Manjianghong, Table Lotus, Little Angel, Little Fairy, etc. If using lotus rhizomes for planting, choose rhizomes with intact terminal buds, no disease spots, no damage, and robust growth. If using lotus seeds for planting, select large, plump, fully mature seeds.

2. Choose a container with a large diameter; the height should not be too tall, 50 cm is enough (a vat can be used).

3. Growing good lotus has relatively high soil requirements. River pond mud is rich in humus and is especially suitable for lotus growth.

4. In the early stage of potted lotus, the water should not be too much; maintaining a water depth of 3-5 cm is sufficient. Shallow water can raise the temperature of the pot mud and promote lotus growth. As the temperature rises and the standing leaves emerge from the water, a water depth of 16 cm should be maintained. In late autumn and early winter, the lotus enters dormancy, so there is no need to add water frequently; just maintain shallow water. The lotus can also be moved indoors for the winter, preferably placed on a balcony with plenty of light.

When to plant lotus

How to plant lotus

Lotus needs to be planted at the right time. The latitude difference between northern and southern China is vast. The temperature difference is large, so planting time should suit the environment. When the temperature rises to 15°C, the lotus terminal buds begin to sprout. In the Yangtze River basin, the period around "Qingming" is most suitable. In the north, it can be cultivated in late April. If using lotus seeds for planting, it can also be planted from May to July.

Conclusion: The above is a summary of how to plant lotus and the planting methods for lotus. Lotus is a relatively easy plant to grow and has high ornamental value. Growing lotus is an ideal choice for spicing up life.

(Caiba Editor: caiba_org)