Culture methods and matters needing attention of Lotus

1. Soil

Lotus needs rich pond mud or paddy field mud as cultivation soil, must not use industrial pollution soil.

Second, temperature

Lotus is more strict on temperature, when the temperature is 8-10 ℃, it will sprout and 14 ℃ lotus will grow; in the early sowing temperature, it needs more than 15 ℃, otherwise it will grow very slowly. When the summer temperature is high, it is not conducive to its growth and development, and the most suitable temperature for lotus growth is 22-35 ℃.

Third, lighting

It should be exposed to enough sunlight for at least 7 hours a day to promote the growth of more buds. Do not breed it in a dark environment, it is easy to shorten the florescence or even not blossom. Open-air cultivation of lotus is the best, can be placed in the courtyard or balcony, as long as it is a place with good light.

IV. Fertilization

Lotus likes fertilizer, but if the amount of fertilizer is too large, it will burn it, so apply thin fertilizer frequently. The amount of fertilizer applied in summer should be increased appropriately, because summer is the flowering period of lotus. The observation that the lotus leaf is very yellow and has no disease spot shows that it is in a state of lack of nutrients and should be fertilized in time, about every 15-20 days.

V. matters needing attention

1. Disease: Lotus may have rot disease and leaf blight, but they are not very serious. Once found, they should be sprayed with chemicals in time.

2. Insect pests: aphids and large coir moths may appear. It is necessary to catch and remove the diseased leaves in time, remove weeds as soon as possible, and disinfect them properly.