Is it easy to raise ginger lotus? What time do you usually grow? What is the planting method?

Ginger lotus, not the flower of ginger, is so named because it belongs to the family Zingiberaceae, and the flower is shaped like a lotus. Ginger lotus is a newly introduced flower in China, and its origin is Chiang Mai, Thailand. Its flowering period is very long, generally four months long, and it is very popular because of its bright color and beautiful appearance. Is the ginger lotus easy to raise? What time do you usually grow? What is the planting method?

First, is it easy to raise ginger lotus?

If you are a flower lover, then raising ginger lotus is a good choice, it belongs to the category of easy to raise. Why do you say that? Because ginger lotus does not require much soil and does not need too much light, it grows very fast in an environment of 20 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius, but the soil is not too wet, that is to say, do not water too much. In autumn and winter, ginger lotus will go into dormancy by itself. when the temperature rises, it will begin to sprout again under the condition of ensuring moisture in the root.

The purpose of planting flowers is to enjoy flowers and be beautiful. Ginger lotus fully meets this requirement because its flowering period is very long, even as long as 6-10 months.

Second, when do you usually plant ginger lotus?

Ginger lotus is generally better planted in March, and it is easier to take root and sprout in spring. Seed dormancy and awakening usually takes a month to sprout, depending on actual moisture and temperature.

Third, the planting method of ginger lotus

There are generally two ways to grow ginger lotus, which can be planted in the open field or in pots. Let's learn about it together.

(1) planting in the open field

1. Choose high-quality seed balls. The size of stored root and bulb of ginger lotus will directly affect the yield of cut flowers and bulbs. Therefore, it is necessary to select high-quality bulbs. Generally, the bulbs with a diameter above 1.5cm and 3 or more stored roots are the most suitable.

2. Rational planting. Generally, planting ginger lotus before the rainy season, that is, around April, sandy loam is more appropriate. Prepare the land before planting and make the border surface to drain water and prevent too much water in the rainy season. At the same time, the soil should be kept moist. Weeding is also necessary, and medicine can be used to control the growth of grass before planting.

3. Topdressing. In general, topdressing should begin about half a month after budding, and the specific times and quantity of fertilization should be determined according to the flower color and leaf color of ginger lotus.

4. Watering. Ginger lotus grows in the rainy season, so it doesn't need too much watering.

5. Shade. Because it is cultivated in open field, it is easy to produce patches due to direct sunlight, so reasonable shading can reduce the occurrence of this situation, but when ginger lotus begins to grow luxuriantly, it is necessary to remove the shading net to avoid affecting the growth of ginger lotus plants.

6. Pest control. Be careful not to rotate with ginger, it is easy to spread the disease. Rational use of drugs for other diseases.

7. Harvest. Generally, when the bud has 3-5 pieces unfolded, it can be harvested. If they are fresh flowers, pay attention to keeping them fresh with water.

(2) potted planting

1. First of all, it is necessary to configure soil with a certain amount of fertility, and sandy soil is more suitable. Generally, the planting depth is about 2-3cm.

2, do not water too much, because the rhizome incision is easy to rot, just keep the basin soil moist during the whole growth period.

3. Topdressing once every half a month, if the fertilizer should be thin, organic fertilizer will be fine.

4. Summer shading can prolong the flowering period, and if any flowers wither, they should be lost in time to prevent them from absorbing other good plant nutrients.

5. In winter, you can keep it indoors, as long as the basin is slightly moist.

6. it is also necessary to prevent the invasion of diseases and insect pests throughout the growing period.

Conclusion: ginger lotus is not difficult to grow, and its florescence is very long, so it is very suitable for lazy people who love to grow flowers. You can refer to the above methods to plant a beautiful ginger lotus at home to add a touch of new color to your room.

Time: 2019-03-14 Click: