It is suitable to grow in sandy soil, semi muddy sand and alluvium clay with good drainage.
During the peak growth period from May to September, more water should be used to keep the soil moist. It is better to wet than dry, but it is not allowed to accumulate water or it will easily rot. During the high temperature period, the leaves and the ground should be sprayed with water frequently to increase the air humidity, and the amount of water should be reduced appropriately in autumn and winter.
The application of liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growth of lotus bamboo can promote the leaves to be green and verdant, and the fertilization should be stopped in winter.
the adaptability of lotus bamboo is very strong, and it can grow well in full light, half light and shade. Like high temperature, high humidity and sunny environment. Like sandy soil, avoid ponding, drought resistance.
The suitable growth temperature is 20-28 ℃, which can withstand 2-3 ℃ low temperature, but it should be frost proof in winter. The high temperature and wet season in summer and autumn is very favorable for the growth of lotus bamboo, which is the best period for its growth. It is not strict with light requirements, suitable for growth under bright scattered light, too strong light, exposure will cause leaves to turn yellow, green, slow growth and other phenomena.
In spring, cut the stem into 5 cm to 10 cm segments without leaves, or cut the base tip to dry easily. For a long time, some branches with stem tip growing in indoor shade are inserted in clean coarse river sand, watered and covered with plastic bags to keep the substrate moist. When they are placed in a bright indoor place, they can take root in about 25 days. Or insert the cut branch into the water, and it can take root about half a month at 25 ℃.
Lotus bamboo is often damaged by leaf spot, stem rot and root rot. it can be sprayed with 100 times Bordeaux solution for many times. The common pests of lotus bamboo are thrips and scale insects.
Lotus bamboo leaves will turn yellow due to lack of fertilizer, light or burn. We need to pay attention when we breed.
