How to cultivate lotus palm

1. Maintenance methods

1. Substrate selection: loose, fertile sandy loam with good drainage and air permeability is preferred. You can mix two parts of river sand, three parts of leaf mold, one part of peat soil, and one part of coal slag, and add a small amount of bone meal as base fertilizer.

2. Light management: It likes an environment with sufficient light, which can make its leaves bright green and the plant compact. If it is kept in a cool environment for a long time, it will easily lead to sparse leaves, dull leaf color, and excessive plant growth. Except for shading measures in summer, sufficient sunlight should be given in the other three seasons.

3. Water management: It is relatively drought-resistant and should not be watered too much in all seasons, as this will easily cause the stems and leaves of the plant to grow too long and the plant shape to become loose, affecting its appearance. When the soil in the pot is dry, water it once and make sure it is thoroughly watered. In the summer, be careful to avoid waterlogging caused by rain, and in the winter, water sparingly to prevent root rot.

4. Temperature management: It grows well under the temperature conditions of 18℃-28℃. Note that the room temperature must be kept above 8℃ in winter.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction method: Its reproduction is relatively easy, mainly by cuttings. The survival rate of cuttings is as high as 95%. It can be carried out in spring or autumn. Use sterilized instruments to remove the side branches with leaf clusters on the top, cut off the lower leaves, dry the cut ends slightly, and then insert them into moist sandy soil. It will take about 20 days to take root, and when the roots are two to three centimeters long, they can be potted. Note that the humidity of the substrate used for cuttings should not be too high, otherwise it will easily cause the cut to turn yellow or even rot.

2. Repotting method: Repotting is usually done in spring or autumn, and can be done once a year. When repotting, rotten roots should be cut off and old roots that are too long should be shortened to help promote the growth of new roots.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Root rot: It is afraid of waterlogging. Usually, you need to avoid too much water in the pot. In the winter when the temperature is low, you should reduce watering, otherwise it will easily lead to root rot.

2. Pests: Possible pests include root-knot nematodes and black weevils. Once discovered, they should be sprayed with insecticides in time. Pests are more common in high temperature and humid environments, so you should pay attention to taking appropriate ventilation and cooling measures for comprehensive prevention and control.

IV. Other issues

1. Placement: The plant is small in size, with beautiful leaf shape and color. The potted plant can be placed on a desk, coffee table or dining table, or next to a computer or TV to absorb radiation.

2. Toxicity: It is non-toxic and can be used as medicine. It tastes sweet and cool in nature, making it an excellent potted medicine.