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How to raise lotus at home

Jane Margolis
2020-07-22 08:31:47
This kind of plant has many other names, such as Lotus, water bloom and so on. The most common one is pink. However, it's not only pink, there are many other colors, such as white, purple, red and so on. There are many kinds of it, some are for viewing, some are for eating. Its origin is in the tropical and temperate regions of Asia. Its appearance is very beautiful. Many people want to raise a basin at home. So, what should be paid attention to in its maintenance?

1. Planting steps

(1) prepare the soil and expose it to the sun in the hot sun, which can be disinfected.

(2) put the sun dried soil into a container, put the soil that reaches about two-thirds of the top, pour in clean water, and then mix.

(3) after mixing, add water, about 5cm above and below the soil.

(4) bury the lotus root in the soil and wait for it to grow.

2. Maintenance method

(1) water: as we all know, this kind of plant is aquatic, so it can't leave the water at any time. In the early stage, the water layer can be controlled at about three centimeters. Don't be too deep, or the temperature of the soil will be too low. In addition, in summer, the container should not be short of water. In winter, the water can be a little less, but also need to keep relatively wet.

Lotus Pond

(2) fertilizer: the growth of plants is inseparable from nutrients. If the soil contains more nutrients, then there is no need to use fertilizer. If not, we can apply some, mainly phosphorus and potassium, assisted by nitrogen. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as rotten cake fertilizer or animal manure. In addition, it should be noted that not too much application is needed, and the soil should be stirred evenly. In addition, if the leaves turn yellow or fall, urea can be mixed into the soil to form a ball, and then placed on the soil layer in the center of the container, about a week can see the effect.

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