Lotus profile, lotus poisonous?

After the water raises the chlorophytum discovers the rotten root must process promptly, avoids continues to worsen, the infection. Take the plant out of the container, cut off the rotten roots with scissors, and disinfect and dry it. If no antiseptic solution is available, place in a cool place to dry the wound before placing in a container. Later, we should also pay attention to changing water frequently to ensure water quality. Fertilization should be less rather than more, so as to ensure its normal growth and avoid root rot.

1. Family and genus

Lotus is a popular flower, belonging to Nymphaeaceae, Lotus is a perennial herbaceous flowers, is an aquatic plant.It has a lot of nicknames, lotus is usually called lotus, in addition, It is also called water hibiscus, lotus root flower, lotus flower, < a href = "https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E6%B0%B4%E5%8D%8E" > water bloom , < a href = "https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E6% B3% BD% E8% 8A% 9D "> Ze Zhi , Shui Fu Rong, Yu Huan, June Chun, Chinese lotus, Tian Xian Hua, Hong Qi, Xi Ke, Shui Yun, Shui Mu, etc.Native to tropical and temperate Asia, the lotus is now widely distributed.

2. Morphological characteristics

Under the lotus, there is a strong rhizome, which is relatively thick and has many stomata.Its leaves are round, very large, and the petiole is very strong.The flowers are single at the top of the pedicel, above the water, with different postures, colors and beautiful petals.The shape of the nut is oval or oval, and the outer skin is leathery.

3. Growth Habits

Lotus likes to grow in places where the water surface is gentle, such as swamps, ponds, shallow water, lakes and marshes.Lotus is very light-loving, very shade-intolerant, so the growth period must maintain a good full light.

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4. Lotus non-toxic

Lotus is not only non-toxic, but also edible, with a certain medicinal effect.