The planting method of bowl lotus

The bowl lotus, alias bowl lotus, pot lotus, as the name implies, is the lotus planted in the bowl, specially for Chen on several tables in the room, in order to beautify the living environment. The bowl lotus originated in Jiangsu and is most famous in Suzhou. There are many records in our ancient books. Now it is often used as a desk ornamental plant, which can beautify the working environment. Today, the editor will share with you the planting method of bowl lotus.

The planting environment of lotus bowls

Like to have plenty of sunshine, but can't bear shade. Like heat, the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 ℃, and the growth stagnates when the temperature is lower than 15 ℃. Like wet and afraid of dry, like relatively stable still water. It is appropriate to use fertile clay rich in organic matter. The suitable pH value is 6.5.

Sowing time of bowl lotus

Lotus seeds have no dormant period, and can be sown in four seasons as long as the water temperature is kept above 16 ℃. Under the conditions of suitable temperature and light, it takes 50-60 days from sowing to flowering in spring and 60-80 days in autumn.

Seed treatment of lotus bowlis

The shell of the lotus seed is hard and dense, and it must be artificially broken before soaking the seed. There is a small protruding tip on one end of the lotus seed and a small concave spot on the other. Wear out the small concave end and wear out a layer of skin on the rough cement floor, be careful not to hurt the kernel inside, and don't shell it. The purpose of skin grinding is to let water seep in through this gap, so that the seed absorbs water and expands. How to deal with the seeds of lotus? There are many ways to deal with one end of the concave spot, and the conventional method is that ① grinds off the seed coat on the cement floor. The ② was crushed with pliers. ③ cut off a small seed coat with a sharp little beauty knife. Soak the ④ for a few days so that the seed coat becomes softer and easier to deal with.

Seed soaking and sprouting of lotus

Soak the seeds with broken shells in warm water of about 20-40 degrees. When the water temperature is lower than 20 degrees, the seeds germinate and grow too slowly. When soaking a small amount of seeds in the family, it can be put into a thermos to keep warm. The speed of germination is also related to the temperature. under the condition of 30 degrees, generally soaking seeds to accelerate germination for 3-5 days, the germ protrudes from the breach.

During this period, change the water every 1-2 days. Under normal circumstances, as long as the seed coat can absorb water and expand, it can sprout. What are the precautions for seed soaking and budding of bowl lotus: ① if the temperature is low, you can use an insulation cup, 30 degrees lukewarm water. Indoor and outdoor bubbles are fine if the temperature is above 20 degrees. ② changes water twice a day, and I usually change it once in the morning and once in the evening; ③ water needs to be flooded beyond the depth of the seeds; ④ has a high temperature and germinates quickly. Generally above 20 degrees, sprouting from 3 days to a week.

Flowerpot selection of bowl lotus

Although it is called a bowl of lotus, if it is cultivated in a vegetable bowl, it is too small and too shallow. The nutrient soil in the bowl is too shallow to make the plant get sufficient nutrients; it is too small to accommodate the stretched fibrous roots, and it will not grow well. A suitable size is to ensure that the diameter of the container is about 25~87.5cm. The depth is about 20~62.5cm. Make sure the soil around the 37.5cm is deep enough for the roots to grow fully.