Cultivation methods and precautions of red lotus

Red lotus is relatively easy to grow and the maintenance methods are relatively simple. It is very easy to grow too tall. Red lotus grows relatively fast and is suitable for growing in places with sufficient light. If it is maintained properly, it can overflow the pot in a short time.

How to cultivate red lotus

1. Soil

Red lotus has relatively low requirements for soil. It needs to choose loose, neutral soil with good air permeability and water retention. Peat soil and granular soil can be used in a 1:1 ratio.

2. Watering

Red lotus is relatively drought-resistant. During the growing season, just keep the soil moist at all times. Avoid water accumulation. In spring and summer, it needs to be watered every 2-3 days.

3. Fertilization

Red lotus has a high demand for fertilizer, so during the growth period of red lotus, fertilizer can be applied every 15-25 days. No fertilizer is needed in seasons other than the growth period.

4. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature for red lotus is 5-15 degrees. If the temperature in winter is lower than 5 degrees, it needs to be moved to a relatively warm place indoors for cultivation.

Matters Needing Attention in the Maintenance of Red Lotus

When caring for red lotus, you need to pay attention to timely pruning of branches and leaves, because the growth rate of red lotus is very fast, and it is very easy to overflow the pot, so it is necessary to prune the branches and leaves in time to reduce the loss of nutrients, which is beneficial for the healthy branches of red lotus to absorb nutrients and can effectively speed up the growth rate of red lotus.