How to water the Guanyin Lotus

Overview of Watering Guanyin Lotus

The Alocasia odora is a plant of the Pteridaceae family and a traditional Chinese medicine. It is distributed in the southwest, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. Newly planted Alocasia odora do not need to be watered at first. Alocasia odora is a particularly drought-resistant plant. It is not too late to water it within 1-3 days after planting. Normally, just keep the soil slightly moist. Remember not to allow water to accumulate.

How to judge whether the Guanyin lotus should be watered

You can only water the Alocasia odora when the soil is dry, and water it thoroughly each time. If you are not sure whether the soil underneath is dry, you can use a wooden stick to stick it in to check.

How often should I water the Guanyin Lotus?

The general rule for watering the Alocasia odora is: in spring and autumn, the Alocasia odora grows fast and requires a lot of water, so it needs more watering; in summer, the temperature is higher and the water evaporates quickly, so it can be watered in the morning and evening; in winter, the temperature is lower, the plant grows slowly, and consumes less water, so try to water it as little as possible.

Water the Guanyin Lotus thoroughly

Each time you water the Alocasia odora, you must water it thoroughly. After the White Dew, the Alocasia odora enters the white formation period and has a great demand for water. Generally, water it every 6-7 days. The soil must not dry out between two waterings. Stop watering one week before harvesting.

Watering method of Guanyin lotus

The principle of watering the Alocasia odora is not to water unless the soil is dry, and to water thoroughly when watering. You can water thoroughly after the soil is completely dry each time, but there should be no accumulation of water to avoid root rot. The soil should not be too dry, otherwise the plant will grow slowly and lose vitality.

What water should be used to water the Guanyin lotus

When watering the Alocasia odora, it is best to use river water, pond water, rainwater, etc. Pay attention to the temperature, which needs to be close to the room temperature and soil. Leftover tea can also be used to water the flowers.

Watering amount for Guanyin Lotus

The growth rate of the Alocasia odora is relatively slow, so the water requirement is not high. Therefore, during this period, you must control watering. It is best to water it in the morning or evening on a sunny day. Never water it at noon, as this will cause a sudden drop in ground temperature and affect the growth of the Alocasia odora's roots.

Precautions for watering Guanyin Lotus

If the soil of the Alocasia odora is moist after being repotted, there is no need to water it. If the soil is dry, it needs to be watered. The important thing to note is not to water the leaves. Because of the rosette shape of the Alocasia odora, water on the leaves can easily gather in the center and cause water accumulation, which can easily cause the core to rot.

After transplanting the Alocasia odora, you can water it thoroughly once. The seedling stage does not require much water, so the amount of watering should not be too much. As the Alocasia odora grows, the temperature gradually increases, and the amount of watering needs to increase.