At present, the lotus plants we raise in our family are mainly water lilies and water lilies. The size of the plants is suitable and does not occupy any space. Among them, the lotus is very similar to our common lotus flower. It is smaller. It can be planted directly in the basin, and some flower friends directly use foam boxes and bowls to raise them.
The water lily is more special. Leaves will have a gap. They often float on the water surface, and the flowers are more colorful. Besides common red, white, yellow, orange, blue and purple, water lily is best to grow larger water tanks or foam boxes.
In fact, it's easier to raise lotus than to raise flowers. As long as you have sunshine at home, you can raise flowers. Now follow the flowers to try how to raise it, you must learn it!
1. Cut the seeds and soak them in water for 3-5 days.
The shell of the lotus seed is very thick. Use a knife or scissors to cut off its sharp shell, so that it can germinate faster and sprout in the clear water for 3-5 days. Huahua also reminds us that the lotus seed for seed must be an old one. When you buy it, you should also pay attention not to buy the lotus seed for vegetable lotus, otherwise it will not bloom.
2. Change the water every 1-2 days, wait for the buds to grow small leaves.
After sprouting, lotus seeds can be put in the sunshine. Change water every 1-2 days. Pay attention to that tap water must be put for 1 day before use, otherwise too much chlorine will affect the growth. About 1 - 2 weeks, will grow small leaves, roots also come out, this time can be planted.
3. Planting
The best soil for lotus planting is paddy field soil or common original soil. First, sift out the large particles, and then pour boiling water for 1-3 times to kill bacteria. It can't use too much, just cover the seeds and roots (or leak the head). The best way to plant is to plant a pot, so that the flowers are more smooth
4. Maintenance
Lotus is not afraid of the sun, just put them in a sunny place at home, the faster the sun grows. Pay attention to adding water. The water is better to be full. Do not use polluted fish pond water, or use the tap water after drying. Usually can add some nutrition liquid and compound fertilizer, also can spray some potassium dihydrogen phosphate before flowering.
1. Yellow leaves, scorched leaves
If your lotus leaves are burnt yellow and rotten, it may be that the water is less, hasn't changed for a long time, the water quality is not good, the fertilizer is added more, and the plants in the basin are too crowded. If you find any problems, you can compare them and see what's the reason
Appeared yellow leaf, scorched leaf, rotten leaf, change water first, had better be the tap water that airs 1-2 days; the stem that necrotic, leaf is cleared, let it grow afresh, wait for new leaf to grow to come out after can add a few nutrient fluid..
2. No flowers
Some flower friends Tucao slowly flowering or light leaves do not bloom, most likely you bought Suqian lotus seedlings, if the seeds are true, then it will be easy to do.
First of all, we need to see if the light is enough. We must keep it in a sunny and ventilated place. Add water in time. The water should be full. If you want to speed up the flower, you can add some compound fertilizer or potassium dihydrogen phosphate every week.
3. Insect problem
In summer, as long as there is water, it is easy to grow insects. In fact, from the beginning of soil sterilization to timely change of water and add water, these can reduce the probability of growing insects by keeping clean and sanitary. It is also necessary to ventilate, and it is difficult to raise any flower without ventilation.
If you raise lotus in a large container, you can raise several small fish with solid skin. A 1-2cm small fish needs 1 liter of water. You can calculate how many fish can be raised in the basin.
