How to care for lotus during the flowering period? These management tips you need to master

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Lotus, also known as "lians" or "fuqu," is a famous aquatic ornamental flower in our country. It grows singly at the tip of the flower stalk, with petals wrapping the lotus seeds, which are embedded in the receptacle, in colors such as red and white; it is accompanied by jade-green lotus leaves that set off its fresh and elegant look, earning it the elegant name "water hibiscus." So how should this beautiful flower be cared for?

1. Flowering period

The lotus blooms unlike other flowers: it opens one after another in succession, without interfering with each other. A single flower's blooming period is relatively short, lasting only a few days, but in terms of the lotus colony as a whole, the flowering period is very long. Due to climate differences between north and south, the flowering period also varies: in the south it lasts as long as more than three months, while in the north it is only about two months. Generally, about ten days after the lotus bud emerges from the water, you can see it bloom.

2. Care during the flowering period

(1) Soil selection

The growing environment of the lotus differs from that of other flowers; you can go to a pond or stream to collect silt. If you are worried that the water will become muddy after adding the silt, you can first line the bottom with fine river sand and then add the silt, which both keeps the water clear and allows the lotus to grow steadily.

(2) Water quality issues

If you plant lotus in a small pond, you do not need to change the water frequently, just replenish the water in time; lotus in a culture dish can be changed every one or two weeks to keep the water clean. In summer, replenish the water promptly and never let it go dry, while in winter you need to take corresponding measures to keep it warm.

(3) Fertilization issues

Lotus is generally given phosphate fertilizer, with a little nitrogen fertilizer added when necessary; if you are unsure, you can simply buy a specialized fertilizer. If you have organic fertilizer available at home, it is recommended to mix and stir it with the silt before adding it, which gives better results. In summer, when the lotus is growing vigorously, if you find the lotus leaves turning yellow overall or falling off, you can add some urea mixed into the mud, but do not use too much.

(4) Disease issues

Disease control should focus mainly on preventive measures, such as choosing excellent disease-resistant varieties and promptly clearing away dead branches and diseased leaves. In addition, alternating water and dry conditions can effectively prevent harmful pathogens.