When is the season for planting bowl lotus? What is the method of hydroponics?

The scientific name of bowl lotus is actually lotus, but it is a relatively small kind of lotus. We generally call it potted lotus and table lotus. The flower color of the bowl lotus is light and elegant, the petals are more, and the leaves are round and can float on the water. Now many people will bowl lotus hydroponics in the home courtyard or indoor embellishment, very elegant. So in what season do bowl lotus usually grow? What is the method of hydroponics?

What season is the bowl lotus usually planted?

Generally speaking, it is more suitable to plant bowl lotus from March to May every year, but the bowl lotus seed has no dormancy period, and if the temperature reaches, it can be planted in any month, so we all enjoy the beauty of bowl lotus in any season.

However, before planting bowl lotus, we must first deal with the seeds, because its shell is very hard, pre-treatment can improve the germination rate. The lotus seeds in the bowl are pointed at one end and round at the other, so just wear out the side of the round head.

Note that when doing so, try not to hurt the seed embryo inside, do not remove the seed shell, otherwise it will be prone to decay.

Second, what is the method of hydroponic culture of bowl lotus?

1. Preparation before hydroponics

Preparation should be done before hydroponic cultivation of lotus in bowls. in addition to dealing with the seeds, the seeds must be soaked to accelerate germination. Put the seeds that have been broken in warm water, or you can put them under the sun directly with blisters, which can also achieve your goal. Usually change the water twice a day, about a week time can sprout.

The temperature of soaking here is usually between 20 and 40 ℃. If the temperature is too high, although it sprouts quickly, the growth in the later stage is limited. If the temperature is too low, the seeds will germinate very slowly.

2. Prepare the matrix

Although it is hydroponic, fine sand still needs to be fixed in order to ensure its stability and not flow with the water.

3. Choose a suitable planting container

Generally speaking, the containers of hydroponic lotus bowls can be decided according to their own preferences. Ceramic pots, glass pots, purple sand cans and plastic containers are all OK. As long as you like, it is up to you to decide. Of course, if you want to save trouble, go directly to the florist to buy professional utensils, which is the one with an isolation belt, with a bowl of lotus above and nutrient solution below.

4. Choose and buy nutrient solution

In order to grow well, hydroponic lotus must buy nutrient solution because there is no soil to provide nutrition. Of course, you don't need to buy extra if you can use inorganic fertilizer yourself.

Do not use the nutrient solution too frequently, usually once a week, if the bowl lotus grows slowly, you can also increase it according to the actual situation.

5. Temperature and light

Hydroponic bowl lotus is recommended to be placed in a warmer place, so that the flowers look better, of course, do not be exposed to the sun, if the sun should be properly shaded, so as to avoid wilting.