Lotus likes sunshine. It can't survive without sunshine. If the lotus in the family is placed on the balcony for maintenance, it should be exposed to the sun for at least 5 hours every day, so as not to affect the flowering. In the flowering stage, the plant is in the environment of half shade and half sun, the flower and leaf will have "slant head", the leaf will grow violently, and the aesthetic degree will be reduced obviously.
Water is the top priority for lotus maintenance. In the growth period, especially to control the amount of water. Generally, the water layer is about 5cm. In summer, when the temperature is high, the water evaporates quickly, so make up water in time. After winter, the basin soil should also be kept moist to prevent Seed Lotus from drying due to water shortage.
The water quality of watering will also have an impact on the growth of plants. The tap water used in the family should be stored for 1-2 days before use, so as to avoid the impact of minerals in the water on the growth of plants.
The basin soil of lotus is relatively fertile, and the daily fertilizer demand is not much. The main fertilizer was p and K, and the assistant was n. The manure of animals and rotten cake fertilizer are the most ideal fertilizer for lotus. Generally, 30-40g is applied to small flowerpots, and 50-100g is applied to slightly larger ones, not more. When applying fertilizer, mix the fertilizer and soil in the proportion of 1:1, and sprinkle it directly on the surface of the flowerpot.
During the growing period, the lotus leaves often appear yellow and emaciated, which is the manifestation of lack of fertilizer. It can be mixed with urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate and soil (the ratio of fertilizer to soil is 1:10) to form a small mud ball, which can be directly placed in the soil in the center of the basin, and the effect can be achieved in 7 days. After flowering, the compound fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times according to the growth of the plant.
[picture of watering lotus]
