Detailed Guide to Bowl Lotus Planting Methods, Easy for Beginners to Get Started
Bowl lotus is a type of lotus, but it is very small and looks very cute, making it a must-have ornamental plant in many homes. Bowl lotus has strong adaptability and can grow in most environments. Its flowers are large, brightly colored, and accompanied by a strong fragrance, giving it high ornamental value. So, how should bowl lotus be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for bowl lotus. Let's take a look!
1. Soil Selection
Although bowl lotus has strong growth ability, planting it in paddy field soil rich in organic matter can better improve its growth rate. It should not be planted near pollution sources, and if yellow mud is used for planting, attention should be paid to its viscosity. If it is too sticky, it will affect the growth of the bowl lotus roots. It should also not be too loose, otherwise the stems are easily broken, affecting root growth. If planting in pots, it is best to mix yellow mud and sandy soil as the cultivation soil, then control the pot size well to ensure there is enough depth for its roots to grow fully.
2. Sowing and Seedling Raising
Bowl lotus seeds are relatively hard, so before planting we need to break open the seeds, grinding through the concave point of the seed. When making the opening, be careful not to damage the seed kernel, so that the seed can absorb water. Then place the seeds in warm water at about 30 degrees and soak for about 5 days. During soaking, be careful to change the water about once every two days. Then, after the seeds sprout, place them in the prepared soil. After seedlings emerge, transplant them at the appropriate time, and water after transplanting. Under suitable surrounding environmental conditions, the time from sowing to flowering is about two months.
3. Timely Fertilization
Bowl lotus has a relatively large demand for nutrients. If nutrients are lacking during the planting process, it will seriously affect the growth of the bowl lotus. Therefore, before planting, we should apply sufficient base fertilizer to meet the nutritional needs of bowl lotus growth. However, we need to note that although bowl lotus has a large fertilizer requirement, it should not be over-fertilized. Usually, when the base fertilizer is sufficient, no further fertilization is needed afterward. This prevents excessive fertilizer from causing leggy growth in bowl lotus. However, in order to extend the flowering period, cake fertilizer crumbs can be appropriately applied in summer. But note that fertilization should be the main focus, to prevent excessive heat from burning the bowl lotus roots.
4. Daily Management
Bowl lotus has a relatively large demand for light. The daily light time must be more than 5 hours, otherwise it will seriously affect the flower bud differentiation of the bowl lotus. During the growth period, it is best to let it receive full sunlight, and pay attention to the number of floating leaves to avoid reducing permeability. However, when the sunlight is too strong, attention should also be paid to proper shading to prevent scorching, which can cause withering. When the bowl lotus grows too densely, pruning work should be done well, and leaves should be removed appropriately. This can not only promote the bowl lotus's respiration, but also reduce nutrient consumption and increase the flowering rate.
The above is a brief introduction to bowl lotus planting methods. The planting methods for bowl lotus are relatively simple. However, attention should also be paid to management work, especially the prevention and control of pests and diseases, to create a good growth environment for bowl lotus and improve its ornamental value. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.