How to grow potted water lilies and what to pay attention to

Potted plants are found in every household, but potted water lilies are still only kept by a small number of families, and many friends do not know how to grow them. So, how do you grow potted water lilies? What should you pay attention to?

First, the water lily, also known as water lettuce and noon lily, is a perennial aquatic flower of the genus Nymphaea in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to eastern Asia and likes strong light, high temperatures, humidity and a well-ventilated environment. It is cold-hardy but cannot tolerate freezing. It is not demanding about soil, but prefers fertile soil rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by sowing. For division, generally in late March dig up the rhizome, cut it into small pieces 10-15 cm long, and then plant them. For sowing, sow in pots in March-April, keep the temperature at 25-30 degrees, and they will sprout in about half a month. When the seedlings have 3-4 true leaves, transplant them separately into pots.

Moreover, potted water lilies should be divided and repotted once every spring. When repotting, it is best to choose a flower pot with an inner diameter of more than 30 cm, so that the plant can fully spread out and grow and develop normally, producing large leaves and large flowers. Use pond mud or vegetable garden soil for the potting soil, and first put a little hoof pieces or crushed bone pieces at the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer. After planting the rhizome, cover it with a layer of topsoil such as river sand or field mud, water it thoroughly, and after it sprouts, immerse the pot soil in water with the water surface slightly higher than the soil surface, and place it in a well-ventilated, sunny place for care, keeping the water clean. As the temperature rises and the leaves spread out, gradually add water. In summer, growth is vigorous, so the water level should be a little deeper, and it can be filled to a water depth of 20 cm at most, but the leaf surface must not be submerged. If you need to change the water, do it in the early morning.

Through the above introduction, I believe you have gained some understanding of how to grow potted water lilies. So, what should you pay attention to?

In hot seasons, pay attention to keeping the pot water clean. After flowering, promptly cut off dead leaves, leaf stalks and flower stems to prevent nutrient consumption and keep the plant attractive. However, if the flowers sink into the water after fading, they must not be cut off, so that they can complete the seed-setting stage. During the growing period, if growth is weak and the leaves are small and thin, you can bury a little cake fertilizer or urea beside the rhizome. The water lily is a sun-loving plant and requires sufficient sunlight during growth. If it is placed in a shaded place for care, moss is likely to grow on the water surface, and the plant will grow weakly, producing only leaves and no flowers. Potted water lilies generally bloom within one year. After flowering, wait until the leaves wither, take the rhizome out of the mud, and store it in a greenhouse or in water-containing sandy soil. Alternatively, around the Cold Dew solar term, pour out the pot water, cut off the dead branches and rotten leaves, and move it indoors where it does not freeze to overwinter. The following spring, plant it in a pot again.

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