It is no longer difficult to raise lotus flowers in this way in summer.

Recently, the weather is getting warmer and warmer, and summer is coming soon, and this season is the time to plant bowl lotus. Because many plants are afraid of strong light and high temperature, they usually enter the dormancy period of growth in summer, but lotus is different. It likes sunlight and high temperature, so summer is also the most exuberant season for its growth.

Many flower friends must have raised a bowl of lotus, but for a long time, the leaves are not very good, and basically do not see it blossom. Don't worry, today the editor will teach you how to plant a bowl of lotus and let it blossom.

Seed treatment

The first and most critical step in our planting bowl lotus is to break the shell of the seed. This is because the shell of the lotus seed is hard and dense. After the seed is fully ripe and dried, the water and air are not easy to penetrate, and the respiration is very slow. In a state of forced dormancy, the seeds must be broken before they germinate.

One section of the lotus seed is a small tip, and the other end is concave. We need to rub the concave end on the rough ground or break a small opening with pliers. We must be careful when dealing with it to avoid pinching the germ.

Soaking seeds to accelerate germination

Find a container of the right size and soak the treated seeds in warm water. Pay attention to the cleanliness and temperature of the water. Too high and too low are not conducive to seed germination. Change water frequently, usually 2-3 times a day, and it is most appropriate to control the water temperature at about 20-30 degrees.

In this growth environment, seeds usually sprout in about 3 days. If the seed has not germinated after a week, then it may be a bad species, and the probability of germination is small, so we can soak a few more seeds.

After a few days, we can peel the shell of the budding lotus seed to half of the lotus body, which is more convenient for the buds to drill out, and remember not to peel off all the shells.

Hydroponic seedling cultivation

After the seeds sprout, the seedlings should be cultured in water under the condition of about 25 ℃, about five days. In the process of hydroponic breeding, we should keep the water layer about 10 cm deep and give sufficient light. At this time, you do not need to change the water all the time, and do not turn it with your hands. Flower friends who are busy should pay attention.

When the root of the petiole grows white and healthy, it means that the seedling is almost done and can proceed to the fourth step.

Seedlings into the mud

This is the most critical step in growing water lilies. Many flower lovers think that water lilies can be hydroponically cultivated and do not need to grow in mud, which is wrong and is an important reason why water lilies do not grow well and do not blossom.

When water lilies grow, we generally choose pond mud as the best choice. Find a larger container, put the pond mud in and add water, and mash the large pieces of pond mud with tools. Put the lotus seeds in a container, all the seeds should be buried in the pond mud, so that the leaves stretch freely on the surface of the water. The bowl lotus likes the light, only receives the sufficient light, this is beneficial to its growth.

It is not suitable for too strong light at this time, it will burn the seedlings. Don't water too much to raise the temperature of the water and promote growth. When we water, we must not directly inject water, this will wash away the lotus seed, you can cover it with your hands and slowly inject it along the wall of the container.

The root system of bowl lotus will grow rapidly in the mud, and it is also excellent to watch it at this time, which can add a sense of green to the hot summer. As long as you give enough light and care, the bowl of lotus will blossom soon, so that you can enjoy the noble lotus at home.

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