When does the lotus blossom

Lotus is one of the ten famous flowers, also known as lotus, perennial aquatic flowers, must grow in water, winter ground parts will wither. Lotus species are many, flowering time is also a certain difference, but most of the differences are not large, lotus flowering time when, how long flowering, flowering time needs to prepare for how long. Next you can learn more about the above.

I. Time of flowering

Most lotus flowers bloom in summer, June to September, some early, some late, early Xie, late may open. A pool of lotus flowers also have to open first and then open, generally will continue to bloom for several months. However, in some warm areas, lotus flowers will bloom in mid-May. However, different varieties have different environmental requirements.

II. Flowering conditions

1. temperature

Lotus bloom needs to be stable in the temperature rise, generally stable at 22 degrees above, growth and development in place will bloom. It needs a relatively high temperature. Lotus grows in water and is highly adaptable to high temperatures. Temperature will directly affect flowering, low temperature is not flowering, low temperature will dormancy. But now there are ways to warm up the lotus flowers in winter, but rarely in a shed.

2. environment

Aquatic environment requires clear water quality, not dirty, not all muddy water, according to varieties, different, choose planting areas, common lotus planted in the lake, generally small leaves, small flowers, floating directly on the water surface. Some plants float in ponds, while others stand upright above the surface. Some are suitable for deep water, some for shallow water. It is best if there is not too much grass in the water.

3. illumination

Flowering requires plenty of light, long days, short days can not meet flowering. If it is a pond or lake, it needs to be planted in an unshaded environment. If home grown, place it in a sunny, accessible area. Necessary conditions for flowering when exposed to light.

4. nutrition

Lotus planting ponds, lakes, are silt, containing a lot of humus, some aquatic plants or small aquatic animal residues rot in the soil, nourish the aquatic plants in the soil. Therefore, there is generally no shortage of nutrients, but in order to ensure flowering nutrition, some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied.

Lotus flowering requires a certain temperature and light, which are key conditions, planting environment is a prerequisite for flowering. Blooming time early and late, generally will bloom, as long as careful maintenance.