Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge The lotus, also known as the lotus flower, is a beautiful aquatic plant with a high ornamental value. Lotus seeds are the seeds of lotus flowers that can be used to propagate new lotus plants. Raising lotus seeds at home allows us to appreciate the beauty of lotus flowers and at the same time experience the joy of planting. Here's a simple way to grow lotus seeds.
1.Prepare tools and materials.
First of all, we need to prepare some tools and materials for planting lotus seeds, including: lotus seeds, flower pots, soil, water, watering cans, gardening scissors, etc.
2.Choose pots and dirt.
Choose a pot that is suitable for growing lotus flowers, preferably made of ceramic or plastic, as these pots are breathable and conducive to the growth of lotus flowers. The size of the pot can be selected according to the number of lotus seeds and the growth rate, generally speaking, the diameter of about 30 cm, the depth of about 20 cm can meet the demand.
Choose fertile, well-drained soil, choose humus-rich garden soil or buy special lotus planting soil. Place the soil in the pot and fill two-thirds of the gap.
3.Sow.
Soak the lotus seeds in warm water for 24 hours to promote the seeds to absorb water and swell. Then sprinkle the lotus seeds evenly on the surface of the soil, being careful not to cover the soil too thickly, so as not to affect the germination of the seeds. Finally, spray the soil with a watering can to moisten the soil.
4.Environmental requirements.
Lotus flowers prefer a sunny environment, so choose a sunny place to place your pots. At the same time, lotus flowers have high requirements for water quality and need to keep the water clean. During the planting process, the water can be changed appropriately to maintain the water quality.
5.Manage.
After the lotus seeds are sown, one needs to be patient and wait for them to germinate. During germination, keep the soil moist and avoid too much or too little water. In general, lotus seeds germinate about 2-3 weeks after sowing.
When the lotus seedlings grow to 5-6 leaves, they can be fertilized appropriately. You can choose organic fertilizers, such as well-rotted cow manure, chicken manure, etc., or you can use specialized aquatic plant fertilizers. Be careful not to overdo it when fertilizing so as not to burn the root system.
6.Pest and disease control.
During the growth of lotus flowers, they may be infested with pests and diseases. Common pests and diseases are aphids, spider mites, rot diseases, etc. When pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken in time to prevent and control them, such as spraying insecticides, cutting off diseased leaves, etc.
7.Ornamentation and reproduction.
The lotus flowers bloom in summer, and the flowers are beautiful and have high ornamental value. When the lotus flowers are in full bloom, you can invite friends and family to enjoy them. In addition, lotus flowers can also be propagated by dividing, cuttings and other methods, so that more people can appreciate the beauty of lotus flowers.