How to plant water lotus? Planting time and method

Water lotus planting time

Water lotus should be planted in early spring, either in a pot or in a pond.

Water lotus planting method

When planting in a pot, you should choose a deeper, larger diameter flower pot without bottom holes, put fertile soil in it, and fill it to a depth of about 30 cm, which is conducive to the breathing of the root system.

When cultivating in a pond, drain the pond water in early spring, apply base fertilizer to the bottom, fill with fertile soil on top, and then plant the rhizomes of water lilies in the soil. The water demand is higher in summer, so the water level should be higher.

How to plant the water lotus I just bought

If you buy lotus seeds, there is no dormancy period for lotus seeds. If the planting temperature is above 16 degrees, you can plant them at any time. First, grind off the seed coat on a very rough ground, then use pliers to break it and then cut off a small piece of the seed coat with a sharp knife. The water should cover the seeds. Keep them indoors and change the water frequently, twice a day, and they will germinate in 7 days. You can choose a ceramic flower pot with a larger diameter, which is conducive to the growth of lotus. The soil can be leaf mold, soil and decomposed fertilizer, and do not fertilize.

How to grow water lotus quickly

1. Planting environment: As a type of water lily family, water lotus needs to be planted in the soil. You can add soil and fertilizer into the pot.

2. Sunlight: During the initial growth period, water lotus needs plenty of sunlight, because this can quickly raise the temperature of the water surface, which is conducive to the germination of the underwater part.

3. Water: Water lotus grows in water and does not need watering. When the weather is very dry, you can spray water on the leaves.

4. Fertilization: Water lotus is a plant that likes fertilizer, so it is necessary to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Since its soil is under water, you can use tubular materials such as straws to insert them into the soil, and then add fertilizer into the soil through the straws.

Precautions for water lotus pot cultivation

As the weather changes, ensure the water lotus has enough sunlight and temperature, pay attention to changes in the leaves, apply fertilizers at the right time, do not damage the lotus seeds when handling them, and pay attention to changes in the leaves.