How to prune a lotus after it blooms

Pruning after flowering

The flowering period of Astragalus membranaceus is from August to March of the following year. After the flowering period, the withered flowers on the plant should be pruned off, and the dead branches and leaves, diseased and weak leaves of the plant should also be removed.

The pruning method of the lotus leaf is not complicated. When pruning, the withered flowers and dead leaves should be cut off to reduce excessive consumption of nutrients. As the plant continues to grow, new leaves will grow out and the old leaves will gradually wither, so they can be cut off after the flowers bloom, but care should be taken not to pollute the water quality.

After the water lily blooms, you can cut off the branches and leaves that have bloomed to avoid consuming more nutrients. After the flowers fade, you also need to properly trim the dead and withered flowers to provide more space for the next flowering.

How to care for the lotus after it blooms

After flowering, the lotus needs sufficient light. Usually, change the water every half a month and apply cake fertilizer every other month. It is best to maintain the temperature at around 15-25℃ and spray pesticides to prevent and control diseases and pests to make the flowering period longer.

Reasons why lotus does not bloom

The reason why the lotus does not bloom may be due to insufficient light. It likes light and sunlight very much. If it is placed in a dark place for a long time, it will not bloom easily.

Fertilizer is essential for the lotus to bloom. It is necessary to apply fertilizer in time so that its roots can continuously absorb nutrients, which can promote its growth and bloom continuously.