How often do you bloom lotus flowers and how long do you keep them?

Lotus takes three years to blossom and bear fruit, and it blooms in July and August in summer, and the flowering period can reach four months. The petals are white, pink and lavender when they are in full bloom, which is very beautiful. After the lotus is in full bloom, it needs pruning in time. Cutting off the residual flowers and dead leaves during pruning can reduce the excessive consumption of nutrients.

How long does the lotus bloom?

Lotus usually takes about 45 days from seed to flowering. If the climate is cold, it may take about 60 days.

When will the lotus blossom?

Lotus flowers bloom from June to September and from July to August in a year.

How long is the flowering period of lotus?

The flowering period of lotus can last for a long time, basically lasting for 4 months.

Lotus appearance

Lotus petals are white, pink and lavender. Its leaves are shield-shaped, with bright green surface and gray-green back.

How long does it take for the lotus to blossom?

It takes three years for the lotus to blossom and bear fruit, but if the lotus is rich in nutrition, it may blossom and bear fruit that year.

The whole process of lotus flowering change

After the Spring Festival, lotus was planted in hydroponic bottles. A week later, the small lotus seeds grow roots and buds. Gradually, the longer the flower buds of the lotus, the bigger they become, and it is impossible to bottle them by hydroponics. The growth period of lotus is longer than expected, from germination in February to the growth of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 floating leaves, and vertical leaves only grow in May. During this period, because there are many small leaves in the pot, the lotus root whip and tip have grown out when the pot is divided.

July has arrived, the weather and temperature have risen, and lotus leaves are the same every day. Lotus leaves are full of vitality and fragrance. A sharp bud was found on the round lotus leaf, and the lotus was about to bloom. The bud is very small, only the size of a fingernail. The newly opened lotus is graceful and very delicate. If exposed, it will bloom that year.

Post-flowering treatment of lotus

1. Fertilization: After flowering, plants must consume a lot of nutrients. In order to ensure adequate nutrition in the later stage, generally speaking, some fertilizers rich in P and K can be applied.

2. Temperature: Some cold-proof treatments can be carried out in winter to help it safely survive the low temperature period. If it is potted, it can be placed indoors. If not, it can be buried under the frozen soil.

3. Pests and diseases: After flowering, plants may be troubled by pests and diseases. Pay attention at this time. If you find related symptoms, you should treat them in time to avoid causing great harm.

Should the lotus be pruned after flowering?

After the lotus is in full bloom, it needs pruning in time, but the pruning method is not complicated. Cutting off residual flowers and dead leaves can reduce the excessive consumption of nutrients.

With the continuous growth of plants, when new leaves grow, the old leaves will gradually wither, so they can be cut off after flowering, but care should be taken not to pollute the water quality.