How to make lotus roots grow quickly

How to quickly root a lotus leaf

1. Half soil and half water

The so-called half soil and half water means that there is water at the bottom, mud on the top, and the lotus leaves are shallowly planted. Press it gently. As long as the soil layer does not float up, and add water, this maintenance method will make it easy to take root. As long as it takes root, the leaves will rarely turn black and rot. Of course, nutrition must also be maintained in the later stage.

2. Control the water level

This is also very important. For the water lily, which has no root system, it is recommended that the water level should not submerge the leaves. Some netizens have seen that when they use half water and half soil for maintenance, the water level will submerge the leaves. In fact, this is not conducive to rooting. It is better to let the leaves float on the water surface, and ensure that the leaves are stretched out and not too crowded.

Reasons why lotus does not take root

1. Water quality

If the lotus has no roots, then the water quality is required. It is not recommended to use tap water directly because the chloride ions will make it difficult for the lotus to adapt to the environment and cause the leaves to turn black. The blackening will spread from the edge of the leaves to the petiole. Generally, cold water is used to grow it, and the effect is good. Of course, the rooted lotus can also be cultivated directly with tap water.

2. Water temperature

As we all know, the water lily grows very fast in an environment of 20-30 degrees. When we cultivate it in water, the temperature of the water should be consistent with the temperature of the environment, and the difference should not be too large. Especially for the water lily that has not taken root, if it suddenly encounters a cold snap for several consecutive days in spring, the leaves will turn black, so we must pay attention to maintaining the water temperature.

3. Lighting

This is very critical. The main reason why the leaves turn black is insufficient light. Insufficient light will lead to a decrease in resistance and make it easy to be infected with bacterial spot disease. After being infected, the edges of the leaves will turn black, and in severe cases they will gradually rot. When caring for a lotus leaf, pay attention to light, do not let the leaves of the lotus leaf overlap, do not use too much water, and ensure light intensity.

4. Nutrition

When it comes to nutrition, it mainly depends on the size of the maintenance tank and the number of water lilies. If the tank is small, the water level should be shallower, and don't put too many water lilies to ensure that each leaf has enough space to grow. In other words, don't crowd it. If it is too crowded, it is most likely to suffer from insufficient nutrition and black leaves.

Rooting of water lily

The cultivation method of hydroponics of one-leaf lotus is very simple. It should be placed in a place with scattered light for maintenance. The water should be changed every week to ensure the water quality. A few drops of nutrients should be added to the water every month to provide the one-leaf lotus with sufficient nutrition. In winter, the temperature should be controlled above 5℃ to allow the one-leaf lotus to grow better in the water.