How to raise dry lotus in winter

In order to raise the dry lotus in winter, it is necessary to take good heat preservation measures to move the dry lotus to a warm indoor environment in time to maintain the temperature above 8 ℃ in order not to suffer frost damage. Also increase the light, can not be placed in a too dark environment. Winter drought lotus should also reduce the amount of water, watering every 7-10 days can be, this period of time does not need to apply fertilizer.

How to raise dry lotus flowers in winter

1. Pay attention to heat preservation

When breeding dry lotus in winter, we should pay attention to heat preservation measures. The cold tolerance of drought lotus is not very strong, and only in an environment of more than 8 ℃ can it survive the winter safely. Therefore, after Frosts Descent's solar terms, he has to move into indoor maintenance. When the temperature drops suddenly, you can wrap a layer of plastic film to keep warm.

2. Increase the illumination

While keeping warm in winter, it is also necessary to keep the drought lotus in a place with plenty of light for maintenance. If the environment is too dark, it will affect the growth of the drought lotus. When necessary, the dry lotus can be given artificial light to make it healthier through the winter.

3. Reduce water and fertilizer

Drought lotus does not need to be watered too much in winter, the soil should be kept dry, but every 7-10 days watering, the water temperature should be about the same as room temperature, to avoid freezing damage. Before winter, you can fertilize the lotus flower once to increase its cold resistance, but it will stop immediately after the beginning of winter.