What fertilizer is best for lotus? A detailed guide to fertilizing methods

I. Fertilizing time

Lotus fairly likes fertilizer and needs a lot of it. First, when potting, a certain amount of base fertilizer can be mixed in. During the seedling stage, no top dressing is needed; top dressing is only needed after the floating leaves appear, and after that fertilizing is required, especially during the flowering period.

II. Types of fertilizer

For the base fertilizer, some solid substances can be chosen, such as bone meal or cake fertilizer. For top dressing during the growth stage, some granular fertilizers bought from stores can be chosen; they are relatively easy to put to effect and are not likely to cause fertilizer burn.

III. Fertilizing methods

1. After the base fertilizer is chosen, simply mix it directly into the pond mud, and then pot the plant. When using granular fertilizer, pay attention to the amount used; add about 10 granules each time. During the flowering period, it needs a relatively large amount of fertilizer, so a little more can be used.

2. The fertilizing interval is best at 7-10 days; the interval should not be too short.

IV. Precautions

1. When lotus is in the dormant period, since its growth state is basically at a standstill, it is not suitable to fertilize at this time; it is better to pause for a period.

2. Since lotus is grown in water, after fertilizing it is best to add a certain amount of water, which can play a diluting role.