What are the other names of lotus flowers? When is it usually open?

The beauty of the lotus is not only its color, but also its noble spirit, which has been praised by the literati since ancient times. The root of lotus is lotus root, and lotus canopy produces lotus seed, which is of high edible value. What are the nicknames of the lotus? When does it usually open?

What are the nicknames of lotus?

The nicknames of lotus are lotus, hibiscus, Fentoli, Ganoderma lucidum, Shuiyun, Shuimu, Zezhi, Shuihua and Fentoli. The ancients called the unbloomed lotus roses, namely, buds, Shuidan grass, hibiscus, water hibiscus, jade ring, June spring, Chinese lotus, June flower god, lotus root, Lingcao, Jade Ganoderma lucidum, lotus in the water, Shuigong fairy, gentleman flower, Tianxian flower, Hongzu, Xike, Bihuan whip rong, whiplash, golden hibiscus, grass hibiscus, Jing Ke, Cui Qian, red clothes, palace lotus, Buddha seat beard and so on.

When does the lotus usually bloom?

According to the different growing environment and hell, the lotus is divided into different varieties, mainly Pu Lian, Zi Lian and Hualien, from which many varieties are derived. Due to the difference of variety, climate, region and growth environment, the flowering season of lotus is also different. Generally speaking, the opening hours of lotus flowers are concentrated between June and September each year, and there are some differences in the time of blooming, but they are all concentrated in this period, because apart from this period, even under very suitable temperature and humidity conditions, the lotus will not bloom on a large scale, and the man-made environment can not completely replace the laws of nature.

In Huang-Huai area, it is covered with plastic film in early spring, small lotus dew tip in early April, flower buds coming out of water in late May and opening in early June. Each flower blooms for 6-10 days, and each pot can bloom 6-20 successively. The florescence of late flower varieties can be extended from late September to National Day by secondary planting, and the florescence of the population can be as long as 3-4 months.

Third, the main points of planting lotus

1. Planting soil

According to the material, the flowerpots on the market are divided into porcelain, pottery, plastic and so on. The unit is displayed, and the porcelain and pottery flowerpots are beautiful and generous. Large-scale industrial production of commercial potted lotus, it is better to choose plastic flowerpots. The plastic flowerpot has many specifications, easy to handle, low cost and easy to manage. The size of the flowerpot is selected according to the variety category. The optional caliber of the small plant type is 20 cm 28 cm, the height is 16 cm 22 cm, the medium plant type should be 28 cm 32 cm, the height 22 cm 26 cm, and the large plant type should be a cylindrical flowerpot with a diameter of 32 cm and a height of more than 28 cm. For beginners, the pot diameter should be appropriately larger, so as to facilitate early flowering, more flowering and the development of lotus root. After mastering the characteristics of each variety and practical experience, we will carry out small, micro and bonsai modeling. Flowerpots with bottom holes should be carefully sealed with cement before use and should not leak. The basin soil can be used with local farmland soil, vegetable garden soil and river pond mud without chemical pollution.

2. Fertilization

Potted lotus for the purpose of viewing flowers, so we should apply phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer, not urea. Do not apply base fertilizer at the first planting, so as to avoid fertilizer damage. After standing leaves come out of water, if the leaves are yellowed, diammonium phosphate can be applied every time, once every 2 or 3 weeks. Due to the small volume and different types of fertilizers, the amount of fertilizer should be less rather than more, and it should be tested first and then popularized.

3. Watering

Potted lotus because the pot bottom does not leak, the vigorous summer natural rainfall flowerpot can also store water, winter dormancy period does not need to add water, so the watering times are far less than other potted flowers. In general, water can be watered once a week in summer, but there is no shortage of water. Potted lotus does not have high requirements for water quality, home-grown ornamental, rice washing water, vegetable washing water can be used. Large-scale production of potted flowers, no serious chemical pollution of lake pond water, groundwater, water cellar water can be used.