Growth habit and environmental conditions of lotus.

Lotus likes sunshine. It grows well in a well-ventilated environment. It has a shady pond on the shore, where it can bloom, but it grows weakly. Generally, long leaves germinate in March-April in spring and bloom in May-August in summer. Each flower blooms for 2-5 days, bears fruit after flowering, and leaves fall in autumn10-165438+10 month.

Appearance characteristics of lotus

Lotus root is horizontal, with round leaves and a diameter of 25-90cm, which can float on the water. Flowers are single, double and double, and petals are white, pink, red and lavender.

The growth environment conditions of lotus.

Lotus is suitable for growing in relatively stable shallow lakes, swamps and ponds. Widely distributed in subtropical and temperate regions such as Central Asia, West Asia, Indian and China.

Lotus growth process

1, germination stage:

The spread of floating leaves in the early stage of lotus from colonization to germination. Meanwhile, the water depth should be controlled at about 1-2cm.

2. Seedling stage:

The seedling stage of lotus is from the first floating leaf to the end of vertical leaf growth. At this time, the water depth should be controlled at about 3-5cm.

3. Deciduous period:

Lotus grows from leaves to buds. At this time, the weather temperature is high and the water evaporates quickly. Water should be added immediately to ensure that the potted plants are full of water.

4. Fruit period:

Lotus from germination to fruit maturity. At this time, the temperature is still high, so the consumption of water and nutrients is large, mainly to give plants enough water.

5. Yellow period:

After the lotus fruit ripens, the ground part begins to turn yellow and wither. At this time, as long as the basin soil is kept moist, all the dead leaves must be removed.

6, dormant period:

The dormancy period of lotus is after the yellowing period until the second year of germination. At this time, it is mainly to take cold-proof measures to make the plants overwinter safely.

Key points of potted lotus cultivation

1, sufficient light:

Potted lotus must be placed in a well-lit place. The light is too strong at noon in summer, so you can shade yourself properly. Adequate illumination is also needed in the morning and evening to ensure that the illumination time is more than 6 hours per day.

2. Temperature control:

Potted lotus flowers can be safely maintained in summer, but they are afraid of freezing. It is best to move plants indoors for maintenance in winter, as long as the ambient temperature is 5- 10.

3. Sufficient moisture:

Potted lotus must have a water layer of 3-5cm. Water evaporates quickly in summer, so it needs to be watered once a day.