Water lily, also known as water lily and lotus, is an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae and the genus Nymphaeaceae. The flower language and symbolism of water lilies are rich and diverse, and they have high cultural value. There are a few things you need to pay attention to when raising water lilies at home:
1.Pure and elegant: The flowers of the water lily are as white as jade, and the petals are layered on top of each other, giving people a sense of purity and elegance. Therefore, one of the flower languages of water lilies is purity and elegance.
2.Beautiful and serene: The flowers of the water lily bloom leisurely on the surface of the water, giving people a sense of tranquility and beauty. Therefore, the second flower language of water lilies is beautiful and serene.
3.Love, romance: The flowers of water lilies sway on the water, giving people a romantic feeling. Therefore, the third flower language of water lilies is love and romance.
4.Auspiciousness and peace: In traditional Chinese culture, the lotus flower is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and peace. Therefore, the fourth flower language of water lilies is auspicious and peaceful.
5.Wisdom and understanding: The lotus flower in Buddhism symbolizes wisdom and understanding. Therefore, the fifth flower language of water lilies is wisdom and understanding.
1.Choose the right container: You can choose ceramic pots, plastic pots and other containers for water lilies at home, and require drainage holes at the bottom of the container to ensure the discharge of moisture. The size of the container can be selected according to the size and number of water lilies, and generally a container with a diameter of 30-50 cm is more suitable.
2.Prepare the right soil: Water lilies prefer fertile, loose, well-drained soil. You can choose a mixture of humus, garden soil, river sand, etc., or you can buy special aquatic plant culture soil.
3.Planting water lilies: Bury the water lily roots in the soil and let the leaves float on the water. When planting, pay attention to maintaining proper spacing so as not to affect the growth of the plants.
4.Light and temperature: Water lilies like plenty of sunlight and need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. To raise water lilies at home, you can place the container in a sunny place such as a balcony, windowsill, etc. Water lilies are adapted to a wide range of temperatures, and can generally grow normally between 15-30.
5.Watering and fertilizing: Water lilies prefer a moist environment and should keep the soil moist. You can water once a day in the summer, and you can reduce the number of watering times in the winter. During the growing season, well-rotted organic fertilizer can be applied every half month to promote the growth of the plants.
6.Pest control: Water lilies are susceptible to aphids, red spiders and other pests, and pests and diseases should be dealt with in a timely manner. Insecticides can be used for control, but care should be taken to avoid damage to the plants. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of the plants, find and solve the problem in time.
7.Pruning and propagation: During the growth of water lilies, some yellow, pest-mested leaves and branches will grow, which should be pruned in time to reduce the burden on the plant. In addition, water lilies can be propagated by dividing, cuttings, etc. When dividing the plants, it is necessary to pay attention to the protection of the root system, and when cuttings, the leaves should be inserted into the water, and then transplanted into the soil after new roots have grown.
In short, raising water lilies at home needs to pay attention to choosing the right container and soil, ensuring sufficient light and suitable temperature, reasonable watering and fertilization, timely prevention and control of pests and diseases, and proper pruning and propagation. Through the above methods, the water lilies in the home can grow strongly, bloom beautiful flowers, and add a fresh and peaceful atmosphere to the home environment.
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