What should we pay attention to in the balcony

The lotus should be given enough light. It can be raised on the balcony with proper light to ensure the normal development of leaves and the formation of flower buds. However, it should be noted that the sun is strong in summer and shade is needed. It likes the humid environment, generally watering after the basin soil dries. Fertilizer and water were applied every 10 days during the growth period, and P fertilizer was applied before the flowering period. The suitable temperature is about 10-15 ℃, and it should be ventilated and cooled in summer.

Can I have a balcony?

In the growth process of the lotus, there is still some demand for light. It can be raised on the balcony. Only when enough light is given can it grow normally. Especially in the seedling stage, more light is needed to ensure the normal development of the leaves. In the adult plant stage, proper light irradiation can make the flower buds form and flowers bloom. But note that the summer sun is too strong, can not be placed directly on the balcony regardless, may be sunburnt

How to maintain

1. Water: it likes humid environment, but if the basin soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and flowers can not open. Generally, wait for the basin soil to dry before watering, need to fall slowly from the root, do not pour down from above, easy to lead to leaf decay.

2. Fertilization: fertilizer and water can be applied every 10 days or so during the growth period, and phosphorus fertilizer can be applied before the flowering period, and the leaves shall not be contaminated to prevent rot. Note that the concentration should not be too high to prevent the root from being burned.

Lotus Flower

3. Temperature: it likes to be cold, and the suitable temperature is about 10 ℃ to 15 ℃. Summer time must pay attention to, not only to shade, but also to create a ventilation environment, open more windows to breathe.