1. Light irradiation: The maintenance of lotus needs to keep good sunshine. Its growth can not be separated from sunshine. If there is no sunshine, it will seriously affect its growth and flowering. Keep direct sunshine for at least 5 to 6 hours every day.It's better to keep it in a well-lit place where it can easily get in touch with the sun.
2. Keep the water temperature: The growth environment of lotus needs to be kept warm, and the water temperature should be kept above 20 degrees Celsius, so as to promote good growth and ensure good flowering.
3. Soil selection: Before planting, it is necessary to provide a suitable substrate to ensure a good foundation for growth. Natural pond mud and silt can be used. If not, garden soil, loess and yellow sand can be used to prepare and mix, and a certain amount of base fertilizer should be applied to maintain the nutrient requirements for growth.
4. Reasonable fertilization: In addition to the base fertilizer applied when potting, special aquatic fertilizer should be applied regularly. The lotus root stem should not be directly contacted with the fertilizer. Fertilization can be applied once every 3 to 4 weeks to ensure good nutrients.
5. Prevention and control of plant diseases and insect pests: Plant diseases and insect pests may breed in the growth of lotus. In case of infection, timely treatment is needed.
Lotus can be raised at home, but it has a need for light, and it is best to raise it outdoors in a place with good light.