How to cultivate lotus in water and how to use water

The bowl lotus, literally means the lotus planted in the bowl, of course, it can not only be raised in the bowl. The bowl lotus is small and lovely, elegant in posture and properly farmed, so it is quite an artistic conception for watching bonsai. Today we will learn about how to raise bowl lotus!

How to cultivate lotus bowls

1. The culture method of bowl lotus.

Potted soil selection:

Although it is called Wanlian, it would be a bit embarrassing to use the rice bowl at home to grow it. Therefore, it is best to choose the bottom impervious porcelain basin, glaze basin, a good-looking flowerpot can add a lot of luster to the bowl of lotus. In addition, the size of the container is preferably between 25-35 cm in diameter and 20-25 cm in depth, so that it can hold enough nutritious soil and make its roots grow fully.

River pond mud is the best soil for breeding bowl lotus, and the field soil rich in organic matter can also be used, and the general thickness of the soil layer is about 15 cm.

Adequate light:

The bowl lotus is a light-loving plant, which needs 7 or 8 hours of light every day, so it must be given enough light and cannot be kept indoors for a long time.

Control the amount of water:

Wanlian is an aquatic plant, and the amount of water is different in different growth stages.

When the bowl lotus is first planted, it should not be too much, too much water will hinder the growth of young roots and lead to rotten roots; when the leaves grow up, they will be irrigated with fresh water gradually; and water will be watered once in the morning and evening in summer.

Water should be dried for 1-2 days to make the water temperature suitable, and attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the water quality, otherwise it is easy to cause bacterial infection and affect growth.

Moderate fertilization:

Bowl lotus likes fertilizer, so before cultivation and planting, boiled bean cake and bean bran should be added to the basin soil as base fertilizer. When standing leaves are born, potash fertilizer can be added to promote the formation of flower buds.

But the amount of fertilizer should be controlled, not too much. If you apply too much fertilizer, you should change the water frequently and desalinate the fertility.

2. Matters needing attention in bowl lotus culture

Protect the terminal bud:

In the process of family breeding bowl lotus, especially in the initial cultivation, we must pay attention to protect the top bud of bowl lotus, do not damage. Otherwise, it will hinder normal growth, slow development, and even lead to decay.

Trim:

Too many leaves will affect the permeability, so when the leaves grow too much, the leaves should be removed properly. Timely disposal of diseased leaves and withered leaves is also conducive to the healthy flowering and growth of bowl lotus.

3. How to raise the bowl lotus to blossom

The flowering of bowl lotus needs enough light for at least 5 hours a day, and the temperature is above 20 ℃ to ensure its normal flowering. If you are an impatient person like Xiaobian, plant lotus root directly so that the plant will grow faster and blossom more quickly.

Water bowl lotus culture, how to use water?

The bowl lotus is a kind of perennial aquatic herbaceous flower of the lotus family, so what are the water requirements for raising bowl lotus in water?

How to use water to raise a bowl of lotus

1. Water with neutral pH

When raising bowl lotus in water, we must raise it with water that accords with the growth habit of bowl lotus according to the growth habit of bowl lotus.

Therefore, water culture bowl lotus can use water with neutral PH value, which will be more beneficial to the growth of bowl lotus. When using it, there is no need to use test paper to determine the PH value. In general, it can be used directly.

2. Tap water

For example, tap water, which is usually used at home, can also be used to raise bowl lotus, but it should be noted that if a bowl of lotus is raised with tap water, it must be stored for 24 hours before raising it, because the tap water contains a lot of chlorine. This will affect the growth of bowl lotus plants, may damage roots, damage leaves, and so on.

3. The temperature of water

The above two kinds of water can be used to cultivate bowl lotus after treatment, but we should pay special attention to the temperature.

You can prepare in advance a jar filled with tap water, and then put it outdoors, so as to ensure that the water temperature in the tank is basically the same as that in the basin, and when the water temperature is balanced, the bowl lotus can grow steadily.

Do bowls of lotus usually need to change water?

Under normal circumstances, the water culture of bowl lotus does not need to change water, which can ensure that the nutrients in the water will not be lost, and the growth of bowl lotus is lack of nutrients.

But the water will evaporate, so it is necessary to add water to the container on time and on time. Sometimes there are a lot of green algae in the water after exposure to the sun, but your heart may be too dirty, in fact, it doesn't matter. In this case, bowl lotus and algae will help each other grow, so there is no need to change water.

Water bowl lotus culture, how to use water?

Water bowl lotus how to use water 1. Water with neutral PH value

When raising bowl lotus in water, we must raise it with water that accords with the growth habit of bowl lotus according to the growth habit of bowl lotus.

Therefore, water culture bowl lotus can use water with neutral PH value, which will be more beneficial to the growth of bowl lotus. When using it, there is no need to use test paper to determine the PH value. In general, it can be used directly.

two。 Tap water

For example, tap water, which is usually used at home, can also be used to raise bowl lotus, but it should be noted that if a bowl of lotus is raised with tap water, it must be stored for 24 hours before raising it, because the tap water contains a lot of chlorine. This will affect the growth of bowl lotus plants, may damage roots, damage leaves, and so on.

3. The temperature of water

The above two kinds of water can be used to cultivate bowl lotus after treatment, but we should pay special attention to the temperature.

You can prepare in advance a jar filled with tap water, and then put it outdoors, so as to ensure that the water temperature in the tank is basically the same as that in the basin, and when the water temperature is balanced, the bowl lotus can grow steadily.

Does bowl lotus need to change water at ordinary times?

Under normal circumstances, the water culture of bowl lotus does not need to change water, which can ensure that the nutrients in the water will not be lost, and the growth of bowl lotus is lack of nutrients.

But the water will evaporate, so it is necessary to add water to the container on time and on time. Sometimes there are a lot of green algae in the water after exposure to the sun, but your heart may be too dirty, in fact, it doesn't matter. In this case, bowl lotus and algae will help each other grow, so there is no need to change water.

Culture skills and matters needing attention of bowl lotus

Now, it is the season when the lotus is in full bloom. is there no other way to see the lotus except to go outside to watch the lotus in the lake? Today, the editor of Huinong Network will introduce to you a kind of lotus that can be raised at home-bowl lotus.

Bowl lotus, usually refers to the small and medium type of lotus, also known as potted lotus, pot lotus, table lotus, belongs to the Nymphaeaceae, is a perennial aquatic plant with multi-node rhizomes. The flowering period is from June to September, and the number of days of single flower blooming varies with different varieties, less than 3-4 days and more than 10 days. Bowl lotus is very suitable for family farming, so what should you know when breeding?

Water requirement of bowl lotus

1. Water with neutral pH

According to the growth habits of bowl lotus, culture with water that accords with the growth of bowl lotus, generally use neutral water, which is more conducive to the growth of bowl lotus.

2. Tap water needs to be stored and reused

Generally speaking, the tap water used in our home can also be used to raise bowl lotus, but it should be noted that before using the water, it must be stored for 1-2 days before use, because the tap water contains a lot of chlorine, which will affect the growth of bowl lotus. Or there will be damage to the roots, damage to leaves, and so on.

3. Water temperature balance

After breeding bowl lotus with the above two kinds of treated water, we should pay attention to the regulation and control of water temperature. You can prepare a tank in advance, fill it with tap water, and then put it outdoors, so as to ensure that the water temperature in the tank is basically the same as that in the basin, the water temperature is balanced, and the bowl lotus can grow smoothly.

Does bowl lotus need to change water at ordinary times?

The general answer to this question is no. Under normal circumstances, water bowl lotus does not need to change water, this can ensure that the nutrients in the water will not be lost, so that the growth of bowl lotus has nutrients. However, in the long run, the water will evaporate, so it is necessary to add water to the container on time. Sometimes after exposure to the sun, many green algae may stain the water color. In fact, this does not matter. In this case, bowl lotus and algae will grow with each other, so there is no need to change water.

Culture steps of bowl lotus

1. Seed treatment

Because the seed shell of bowl lotus is hard and dense, it needs to be treated before sowing. Artificial breakage can be carried out before soaking the seeds. The method of breaking is relatively simple. There is a small tip at one end of the lotus seed, and the other end is round. The round end can be worn out on the rough cement floor or with a knife. However, it must be noted that the kernel in the lotus seed must not be hurt, nor can the shell be peeled off directly.

2. Soaking seeds to accelerate germination

After the lotus seed is broken, the seed can be soaked and germinated. The specific operation is as follows: the seeds with broken shells are placed in warm water of about 20-40 ℃, and then the water is changed 2-3 times a day. Generally, there will be a sign of germination after two days, and the bud will have a centimeter in about five days. At this time, the bowl lotus can be properly exposed to the sun to accelerate its growth.

3. Transfer of sprouts

When carrying out the transfer, you can first choose a Wu Di Kong pottery or plastic flowerpot, add pastoral soil or pollution-free river and pond mud, and soak in water two weeks in advance, do not apply fertilizer. During transplanting, the fine roots of small lotus seedlings can be pressed into the mud, and one plant can be planted in each pot. after transplanting, an appropriate amount of water is added to the small lotus leaves as the standard.

4. embellishment and decoration

After the bowl lotus grows, if you feel that there is something missing in the basin, you can first buy some sand from the aquarium, sprinkle the sand on the mud in several times, wait for the water to settle, and then sprinkle it again, until the whole tank is evenly sprinkled. With the sand, the water will soon become clear. After changing into clean water, raise a few small fish in the basin, not only can make the fish eat the worms in the water, but also its excrement can be used as fertilizer. Kill two birds with one stone.

The above are the bowl lotus culture skills that Huinong Xiaobian has sorted out for you. I hope it will be helpful to you.