This unique and elegant aquatic plant is planted with natural beauty and gardening fun. If you happen to have the seeds of the open bowl lotus in your hand, you might as well follow our steps and explore the mystery of planting lotus flowers!
1. Preparation stage: careful selection and preparation.
Before starting planting, we need to choose a suitable planting container for the open bowl lotus. In general, a container with a moderate depth and a larger caliber is ideal to ensure that the root system of the lotus flower has enough room to grow. Next, we prepare a fertile soil rich in organic matter for the seeds. Peat soil and perlite can be mixed in a 1:1 ratio to provide good drainage and water retention.
2. Sowing and Sprouting: A Journey of Patience and Expectation.
Gently press the open bowl lotus seeds into the soil, making sure that the seeds are in close contact with the soil. Then, lightly cover with a thin layer of soil. To promote the germination of seeds, we need to keep the soil moist. Spray gently every day to keep the soil surface moist, but avoid overwatering and causing water to accumulate. After about a week, the seeds begin to germinate, at which point you can gradually reduce the frequency of water spraying and keep the soil slightly drier.
3. Management and maintenance: take care of it carefully and witness the growth.
As the seedlings grow, we need to gradually increase the light. Place the container in a sunny place and make sure it can receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to maintaining a suitable water temperature to avoid too high or too low water temperature to affect the growth of the lotus. Some aquatic plant fertilizers can be added regularly to provide the necessary nutrients for the lotus.
Fourth, pest control: protect health, away from trouble.
Open bowl lily may encounter some pests and diseases during the growth process. Common pests and diseases include aphids, leaf spots, etc. In order to control these pests and diseases, we can take some preventive measures, such as regular leaf removal, good ventilation, use biological control, etc. Once pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken to prevent and control them in time, so as not to affect the growth and yield of lotus flowers.
5. Waiting and Harvesting: The Crystallization of Beauty and Satisfaction.
After weeks of careful maintenance, the open bowl lotus finally ushered in the moment of full bloom. The unique flowers bloom on the surface of the water, like a beautiful picture. At this moment, all the effort becomes worth it. Not only can we appreciate the graceful beauty of the lotus flower, but we can also feel the satisfaction and joy of gardening.
6. Follow-up maintenance: continue the beauty and share the charm of nature.
When the lotus flower withers, it doesn't mean that the planting process ends there. We need to prune and manage the plants properly so that they are ready for growth in the coming year. At the same time, care should also be taken to keep the container clean and the right water level. Through continuous care and management, we can allow the open bowl lily to continue to bring us beauty and surprise.
Through the above six steps of learning Xi and practice, I believe you have mastered the skills of planting open bowl lotus seeds. Just follow these steps and manage it, and you'll be able to create an elegant and unique lotus world on your own patio or balcony. Let's enjoy this beautiful and unique aquatic plant together!