How to plant Victoria regia

How to plant Victoria regia

1. Seedling cultivation: The newly sprouted seedlings will grow 2 leaves and 4 tendons in about 20 days, and can then be transferred to pots for planting. The soil in the flowerpot is mainly sand and mud, and it is better to be fine. There should not be too much mud and sand, just cover the bottom of the pot. Pour warm water into the basin and let the leaves of the new seedlings of the jade lotus float on the water. Note that new seedlings are likely to die if they are out of water for too long.

2. Planting: When the water temperature outside the pond reaches above 18 degrees, the jade lotus can be transplanted into the pond for planting. Jade lotus likes sunlight very much. When choosing a planting environment, try to choose a place with plenty of sunlight and no wind. This will increase the temperature of the water. Make the jade lotus grow better.

3. Management: If it is windy, rainy, or the weather is cooling down, you need to build a shed for the jade lotus.

4. Top dressing: Jade lotus should be fertilized once every 10 days. When fertilizing, you can put the fertilizer in a bag, poke a few small holes in the bag, and place it a little away from the jade lotus. This can make the jade lotus grow quickly.

5. Water quality: Always observe the environment in the pool. If you find other plants growing in the water, clean them up in time. So as not to affect the growth of jade lotus.

Things to note when planting Victoria amazonica

Jade lotus is vulnerable to pests from July to August, and the pests can be sprayed with insecticide. Between August and October, pests will increase the damage to Jade Lotus, so it is necessary to observe and deal with them in time.