Culture skills of red water lilies

Aquatic higher plants are the switching switch between turbid water state and clear water state of the lake and the buffer to maintain the clear water state. Red water lilies play an obvious role in purifying total phosphorus and total nitrogen in water.

Brief introduction of red water lilies

Red water lily, scientific name Nymphaeaalbavar.rubraLonnr., is a perennial herb of the genus Nymphae of the family Nymphaeaceae. Its plant leaves are papery, nearly round in shape, about 10 to 25 meters in diameter, the rhizome is creeping, and the base is deeply curved. The red sleeping lotus flower is relatively large, its flower diameter is 30 to 34 centimeters long, usually blooming between June and August every year, when blooming, the flowers are mostly rose red, look very gorgeous, and the flowers will emit a faint fragrance at the same time, very good smell. When the summer blossom comes, the red water lily opens its beautiful smiling face and shines brightly with the sun.

Culture skills of red water lilies

1. Potted plants and soil

Indoor breeding red water lilies, now more popular is home bonsai this way, that is, using potted plants to raise red water lilies. Well, the first problem is the problem of soil. Red water lilies usually prefer loam soil rich in organic matter, so you can use this kind of soil when breeding, and the PH value of the soil is between 6 and 8. Then plant red water lilies with a non-porous nutrition bowl, the planting method is the same as the general method, except that you should pay attention to the height of the fill at about 25 centimeters, and then sink into the pool after planting, so that a stable temperature can be guaranteed. There is no problem in overwintering, and red water lilies culture is relatively easy to survive.

2. Watering and fertilizing

Whether the red water lily can grow normally or not has a lot to do with its moisture. Because this is, after all, an aquatic plant, water is the most critical factor for its growth, and the amount of water will seriously affect the temperature of plant growth, so water must be strictly controlled when raising red water lilies. At the initial stage, there is as little water as possible to increase the water temperature and promote plant growth. In autumn, the water content is increased and plant photosynthesis is enhanced. In winter, the water level is deepened and the water temperature is raised to prepare for a safe winter. In addition, fertilization can be appropriate, suitable topdressing is more conducive to the growth of red water lilies, but we should pay attention to the use of tough, absorbent paper to wrap the fertilizer.

Common diseases and insect pests of red water lilies and their control measures

Water lilies are vulnerable to aphids and borer water in the process of growth and development.

(1) aphids. During the growth and development period, if the light is insufficient and the ventilation is poor, the water lilies will not only grow weak, but also be vulnerable to aphids. When pests are found, they can be sprayed with 1200 times of dichlorvos aqueous solution, or killed with tobacco water (50 grams of tobacco leaves plus 5 kilograms of water, boiled).

(2) water lily borer. Water borer, also known as cotton water borer, harms water lily leaves with larvae, bites the leaves into two pieces of the same size, and then overlaps the leaves together to make a protective scabbard to live in it. With the help of the maintenance of the blade, it can float freely on the water surface. After the protective sheath is dry, a new scabbard will be set up. Most of the larvae feed at night. From August to September, the larvae mature and often close the two leaves, then spin silk to form a white oval cocoon pupa.

Prevention and control methods:

① catches floating larvae with nets in time.

② larvae can be sprayed with 1000 times solution of 50% fenitrothion.

Water lilies are flowers that do not need too much management, because they grow very fast, and even if there are occasional caterpillars or aphids, the damage to them will not be too serious. if water lilies are planted next to roses, roses will not grow aphids, because they are all fed with water lilies. As long as there is enough light to ensure the croaking of the president.

In addition, the flowers of water lilies are not only ornamental, but also edible. After removing the outer petals of the flowers, the bubble tea is very fragrant and delicious and rich in natural pectin, but the dark color system will be too fragrant and slightly bitter, so the outside is made with light color flower tea. in addition, the petals can be pulled down and beaten with milk, ice cubes and fructose in a juicer to make a beautiful and delicious water lily smoothie.

Red water lilies are usually about 15 centimeters, and the price of three buds is between 5 and 10 yuan. of course, we usually buy water lilies together with changing pots, so you have to add the price of flowerpots. I saw in the supermarket that the price of red water lilies with flowerpots is about 35 yuan. if you buy them in the flower market, it depends on the flower market you go to.

So you have to add the price of the flowerpot. I saw in the supermarket that the price of the red water lily with the flowerpot is about 35 yuan. if you buy it in the flower market, it depends on the flower market you go to.