In which month does the lotus bloom? The key points of cultivation techniques have been summarized for you!

Lotus is familiar to us. As one of the top ten famous flowers in China, it can also be called lotus, water hibiscus, lotus root and Chinese lotus. From ancient times to the present, many poets and writers have written poems for the lotus to praise its elegance. It is its unique temperament to get out of the mud without being stained. So do you know when the lotus blossoms? What are the cultivation techniques?

In which month does the lotus bloom?

The florescence of lotus is concentrated from June to September in summer every year.

1. When the temperature rises in summer every year, lotus flowers in many areas begin to appear small foreheads, as if sticking out their heads to explore the new world of the year.

2. The best time to watch the lotus is from July to August. In this month, the color of the lotus is full, the petals have been fully opened and formed, and the lotus leaves look more delicate and beautiful.

Note: Lotus can be divided into two types: edible type and ornamental type, so there will be some differences in the time of flowering. Edible lotus flowers bloom for a long time every year and gradually disappear around the National Day. According to the temperature and cultivation of each region, there will be a slight difference in time.

2. Cultivation techniques of lotus

Over the past few years, many farmers have contracted a large lotus pond to grow and cultivate lotus. Here, the editor summarizes the main technical points:

1. Water quality

As the lotus is in aquatic plants, it cannot grow without water, so good water quality is particularly important for its growth. In the early stage of growth, the water layer had better be controlled below 3 centimeters, too high or too low will affect the subsequent soil. The summer temperature is high, and it is the lush period of lotus growth, so there must be no less water in the lotus pond to avoid the problem of drying up.

2. Fertilization

The lotus is mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and nitrogen fertilizer. Fertilization mainly depends on the change of the soil. If the soil is relatively fertile and loose, there is no need to apply additional fertilizer throughout the year. In the peak season of lotus growth, you should also pay attention to controlling the amount of fertilizer needed, and remember not to apply too much fertilizer.

3. Overwintering

The lotus overwintering is critical. It is necessary to maintain the soil moisture of the lotus pond throughout the winter. After covering the lotus pond with agricultural film, go to the field to check from time to time, and don't leave it there.

4. Lighting

Because it is a unique limited plant in summer, lotus flowers are also more sensitive to light. In the selection of cultivation site, we should choose the lotus pond with sufficient light, not dark all the year round, the light can also affect the life of the lotus.

This is the end of the introduction of the lotus to you today, no matter it is planted at home or in the lotus pond, there is no fear of blooming.