Lotus growth process

1. Bud stage

The germination period starts from planting and ends with the unfolding of the first floating leaf. During this period, the water depth is controlled at around 1-2 cm. At the same time, keep warm appropriately to prevent the seedlings from freezing to death due to low temperatures.

2. Seedling stage

The seedling stage starts from the time the first floating leaf fully unfolds and ends when the erect leaves grow. At this time, the water depth is controlled at about 3-5 cm. Exposing the plant to more sunlight every day and raising the water temperature will help the growth of the apical buds. After there are 5-6 leaves, you can apply some compound fertilizer, but the fertilizer should not come into contact with the leaves.

3. Leaf-standing stage

It starts from the growth of erect leaves and ends with the appearance of flower buds. The temperature is high at this time and the water evaporates quickly, so you need to add water in time to ensure that the basin is full. At the same time, you should apply more fertilizer and apply compound fertilizer once every 20 days. At the same time, the yellow leaves should be picked off, and the petioles of the leaves should be slightly higher than the water surface.

4. Flowering and Fruiting Period

From the beginning of budding to the end of fruit ripening. The temperature at this time is still very high, and the consumption of water and nutrients is very high. The fertilizer is the same as during the leaf-standing stage, and water should be added frequently. After the fruits gradually mature and the leaves turn yellow, reduce or stop applying fertilizer.

5. Yellowing stage

When the fruit matures, the above-ground part turns yellow and withers. At this time, just keep the soil in the pot moist, cut off the dead leaves, and cover with plastic film to keep warm.

6. Dormant period

The dormant period is after the yellowing period and before the budding in the second year. At this time, the main thing is to take anti-cold measures so that the plants can safely overwinter.