The growth habits and characteristics of lotus and its growing environmental conditions

Lotus loves the sun. It grows well in a well-ventilated environment. It must be placed in a well-lit place for maintenance. Make sure the light time is more than 6 hours a day. The light at noon in summer is too strong. Proper shade. Lotus is suitable for growing in relatively stable shallow lakes, swamps, and ponds.

Lotus growth habits

Lotus likes the sun and grows well in a well-ventilated environment. It can bloom in shady ponds on the shore, but its growth is very weak, usually in spring. The long leaves germinate in March-April, and they bloom in succession from May-August in summer. Each flower blooms for 2-5 days and bears fruit after flowering. The stems and leaves wither in October-November in autumn.

Appearance characteristics of the lotus

The roots of the lotus grow horizontally, and its leaves are round, with a diameter between 25-90cm, and can float on the water. The flower shape has a single petal. , compound petals, double petals, etc. The colors of the petals include white, pink, red and lavender.

Environmental conditions for the growth of lotus

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

The growth process of lotus

1. Germination period: In the germination stage of lotus, from planting to the initial expansion of floating leaves, the water depth needs to be controlled at about 1-2 cm during this period.

2. Seedling stage: The lotus is in the seedling stage from the time when the first floating leaf is fully extended to the end of the vertical leaf growth. At this time, the water depth needs to be controlled at about 3-5 cm.

3. Leaf erecting stage: Lotus grows from leaf erecting to flower buds. At this time, the weather temperature is high and water evaporates quickly. Water needs to be added immediately to ensure that the potted plant is full of water.

4. Fruit period: from lotus budding to fruit maturity, the temperature is still high at this time, so water and nutrients are consumed a lot, so the plant should be given sufficient water.

5. Withering and yellowing stage: After the lotus fruit matures, the ground part begins to turn yellow and wither. At this time, as long as the pot soil is kept moist, all dead leaves must be removed.

6. Dormant period: The dormant period of lotus is after the withering and yellowing period until it sprouts in the second year. At this time, cold protection measures are mainly taken to ensure that the plant survives the winter safely.

Key points for potted lotus cultivation

1. Sufficient light: Potted lotus must be placed in a well-lit place for maintenance. The light at noon in summer is too strong, so it can be properly shaded, also in the morning and evening. Adequate light is needed to ensure that the light time is more than 6 hours a day.

2. Temperature control: Potted lotus can be maintained with confidence in summer, but it is afraid of freezing. It is best to move the plant indoors for maintenance in winter, as long as the ambient temperature is kept at 5-10°C.

3. Sufficient water: The maintenance water layer of potted lotus must be between 3-5cm. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so it needs to be watered once a day.