Does lotus need to be pruned? How to prune lotus?

1. Does it need pruning?

Lotuses growing in ponds and marshes do not need to be pruned as they will adjust on their own and there are no conditions for pruning, as they are difficult to operate in water. The lotus we grow at home will have yellow and withered leaves due to growth metabolism. If left unattended, the leaves will rot and affect the water quality. Appropriate pruning is required according to growth needs to reduce nutrient consumption and promote vigorous growth in the later stage.

2. How to prune

1. Remove excess side buds: During the growth and maintenance process, you need to observe whether there are excess side buds and cut off the extra side buds at the bottom. Otherwise, the growth space is relatively small. If there are too many side buds, there will be insufficient growth space, which will affect the absorption of nutrients, leading to nutrient deficiency and the growth of the entire lotus will become poor.

2. Prune yellow and dead leaves: If you find any yellow and rotten leaves, they are already old and need to be cut off in time to prevent them from remaining on the water surface. They will gradually rot and affect the water quality, causing the water to become turbid and unclean, and the growth of the entire lotus will also be affected.

3. Topping to control height: The space at home is limited, and branches that grow too high will take up space. You need to top off the branches that are too long to control the height.