Lotus pictures (introduction to morphological characteristics and maintenance methods)

1. Morphological characteristics

1. Roots: The rhizomes are relatively thick and have ventilation holes inside. They are buried in the mud at the bottom of the water and are white after washing. Edible, commonly known as lotus root.

2. Leaves: The leaves are round and shield-shaped, with a diameter of up to 1 meter. The color is dark green, the surface has waxy white powder, and the edges are wavy.

3. Flowers: Usually bloom from June to September. The flowers grow solitary at the top of the pedicel, protruding above the water surface. The petals come in single, double or triple varieties, and the colors are mostly white, pink, lavender, etc.

4. Fruit: The fruit is inverted cone shape, with a relatively hard skin and contains seeds. The seeds are white, oval or ovate, and have edible and medicinal value.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Water quality: As an aquatic plant, lotus has extremely strict requirements on water quality. It is best to use river water for breeding, and tap water needs to be dried for two days before use. In addition, the high temperature in summer causes water to evaporate quickly, so you need to add water to the pot regularly.

2. Fertilization: Lotus fertilizers are mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and less nitrogen fertilizers. If the bottom soil is relatively fertile, no fertilizer is needed. If the leaves turn yellow and weak, you can roll urea and mud into small balls and put them in a pot. They will recover in a week.

3. Overwintering: The upper part withers in winter, but the rhizome is still alive and needs to be buried in the frozen soil. You can water it appropriately to keep it moist. If the temperature is low, you need to cover it with plastic wrap.