The best choice is Manjianghong, fairies and table lotus, which are small in plant type, have more flowers, and have been cultivated. If you plant with lotus root, you should choose the lotus root without damage, good growth and complete bud.
The choice of flowerpot is very particular, usually choose the flowerpot with caliber between 30 and 60 cm and height not more than 50 cm.
The best choice for lotus planting is humus rich soil, usually lake mud. It can also be prepared by mixing garden soil, loess and sand soil in the proportion of 4:3:3. Never use sewage sludge.
Due to the vast territory of our country, there is a big gap between the north and south latitude. Therefore, the planting time must also be adjusted to local conditions. Near the Yangtze River Basin, it is most suitable to plant before and after the Qingming Festival. In the north of higher latitude, the time should be postponed to the late April, when the temperature rises to about 15 degrees can be cultivated.
Place the lotus root horizontally or at an angle of 20 to 50 degrees from the top to the bottom. Bury the lotus root in the soil along the inner wall of the container. Pay attention to exposing the end of the lotus root outside the mud. Put only one lotus root in a flowerpot.
In the early stage of lotus growth, it is not suitable to water too much, just keep the water depth of 3-5cm. With the increasing temperature, after the lotus leaves the water, the water depth can be kept at 16 cm. In winter, after the lotus enters the dormancy period, it is OK to keep the shallow water, without adding water frequently. Do not underestimate the management of this link, lotus long or not all depends on it!
