How to cultivate water lilies in pot culture methods and matters needing attention in pot culture of water lilies

The distribution of water lilies is relatively wide, in northeast Yunnan and other places can see its figure, whenever in the pond to see the figure of water lilies, there is an impulse to take it home, in fact, it as a bonsai is a very good method, then potted water lilies should be how to cultivate, in the process of what needs attention, the following to see.

How to raise potted water lilies

Water lily can be planted in ponds, more suitable for potted (tank culture) viewing, potted can choose 40 cm inside diameter, 60 cm deep pot or water tank, in late March to early April for planting. When planting, first put 3--4 cm thick river mud at the bottom of the pot (jar), then put about half a catty of broken hair, broken bone residue, chicken and duck hair, fish bones, plant ash and other fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium fertilizer as base fertilizer, and finally fill fertile river mud to 2/3 of the pot height, leaving 25 cm of water injection space above.

Then cut the rhizome (cut into 6--8 cm sections, with two buds) and bury it under the soil surface with the top bud facing upward. The depth of soil covering is appropriate for the top bud and the soil surface, 5--7 sections per pot. After planting, inject 2--3 cm deep shallow water to improve the water temperature. If the irrigation is too deep at this time, it will affect the germination. Later, depending on the growth of the plant, gradually deepen the water level and place it in a well-ventilated and sunny place for maintenance.

Potted cultivation methods and precautions of water lily

1. Potted cultivation method of water lily

1, light: water lily likes strong light, receive 7~8 hours of light every day, can make its buds more, flowers constantly bloom, avoid cultivation in the shade, see flowers indoor viewing can not exceed a total of days. Family potted water lily must be placed on the balcony or courtyard, noon should avoid the sun moved to the shade.

2, temperature: water lily on the temperature requirements are very strict, generally 8~10℃ began to sprout, 14℃ lotus began to elongate, 25~30℃ is the most suitable temperature for the growth and development of water lily, especially in the rainy weather is more conducive to the growth of plants.

3, fertilization: water lily potted according to the pot seven small enough base fertilizer, planted after a month can put decomposed bean cake water or human dung as the main liquid fertilizer once, the concentration of 10%. After the leaves are sprouted, superphosphoric acid is applied once every 7 days at flowering stage.

4, moisture: summer temperature is high, water lily easy to lose water, so when potted water lily daily add water 1~2 times, requirements and basin water temperature is generally consistent, and to keep the water clean, such as found dirty water to change water. At the end of autumn and early winter, water lily enters dormant period, do not need to add water often, only keep shallow water in the jar basin.

II. Notes on water lily potted plants

1. Humus-rich cohesive soil is especially suitable for the growth of water lily, so the silt of river pond can be used when selecting soil.

2. Water lily is cultivated by plant division method. The quality of seed stem is the key to the success or failure of final cultivation. It is best to select a section of underground rhizome with good growth condition.

3. The seed stem of water lily is too deep into the mud, which is not conducive to growth. The cultivation depth shall be based on the new bud on the stem and the soil surface.

4, water lily breeding environment must be sunny, warm and humid, good ventilation, especially potted water lily, light must be sufficient.

The breeding method of water lily

1. Plant division: water lily mainly adopts plant division propagation. Cold-resistant species are usually divided in 3~4 months before germination in early spring. Cold-resistant species have high requirements for temperature and water temperature, so it is necessary to divide plants around mid-May.

2. Sowing: Water lily is generally sown in March to April. The pot soil is fertile clay loam. The soil should not be too full. The pot soil is covered with glass and placed in a warm place in the sun to increase the temperature in the pot.

Common pests of water lily

1, aphids: water lily in the growth and development period, if insufficient light, poor ventilation, not close to growth weakness, and vulnerable to aphids harm. Control methods: available dichlorvos 1200 times water solution spray kill, or kill with tobacco water.

2. Water borer: Water borer, also known as cotton water borer, harms the leaves of water lily with larvae, bites the leaves into two pieces of the same size, and then spins the leaves together to make a protective sheath and live in it. Prevention and control methods: timely fishing with nets floating on the surface of the larvae, but also available 50% fenitrothion 1000 times liquid spray kill.

The reproductive ability of water lilies is relatively strong, generally using the way of plants, this way is relatively simple, and greatly improves its survival rate, so that people can see large areas of water lilies, but to remind everyone to do a good job of water lily pest control, otherwise it will affect its growth, then you will not see the beautiful water lily.