How to raise snow lotus

Because of its top shape like lotus, inherent snow lotus, referred to as snow lotus, in other places also known as big bract snow lotus, lotus, Youbo Luo flower and so on. Then how to raise it?

How to raise snow lotus?

1. Environment

Snow lotus is suitable for a variety of complex climates and usually grows below the alpine snow line. It can fight snow and grow tenaciously in the severe cold of dozens of degrees below zero and the lack of oxygen in the thin air.

two。 Watering

During the growth period of snow lotus, there must be enough water in order to grow and develop normally, and the necessary watering can keep the soil moist. In general, more watering is appropriate at the seedling stage, but not waterlogging. In hot days in midsummer, it is appropriate to water early in the morning or evening, and less in autumn. Winter plastic greenhouse to cultivate snow lotus, it is best to use snow or ice water to irrigate, more conducive to its growth.

3. Fertilizer application

In order to supplement the lack of nutrients in the soil and promote the growth of snow lotus, the peak summer growth season should be topdressing every 15 days.

4. Weeding

Weeds and snow lotus grow together, compete for nutrients, moisture, sunlight, and affect ventilation, resulting in an increase in diseases and insect pests, so weeds should be pulled out in time, and chemicals can also be used to make snow lotus grow healthily.

Due to the harsh growth conditions of Saussurea involucrata, only part of it is artificially planted in Tianshan Mountain of our country, but it is difficult to plant in other areas.