In the scorching summer, many flower lovers often encounter such a problem when trying to plant bowl lotus: lotus seeds need to wait patiently for two to three years to bloom, and the first year often only sees green leaves but no flowers. Today, let's reveal the "1 move" used by the masters, so that your bowl lotus can bloom quickly this summer.
The secret is to buy the lotus root section directly! Yes, you heard it right, instead of starting with lotus seeds, choosing to buy the lotus root (i.e. the underground stem part of the mature lotus root) for planting is a key step in quickly appreciating the blossoming of the bowl lotus. Why?
1. Compared with lotus seeds, the lotus root section already has mature growth conditions, and once planted properly, it can bloom that year. This means that you don't have to wait for a long time to enjoy the visual feast brought by the bowl lotus.
2. The lotus root section contains abundant nutrient reserves, which can provide sufficient nutrient support for new plants, promote rapid rooting and germination, shorten the growth cycle, and accelerate the flowering process.
3. Compared with lotus seeds, which need to break the shell and soak in water to promote germination, the planting of lotus root is more direct and simple. Just choose a suitable container, fill it with fertile pond mud or special culture soil, bury the lotus root section in the soil, maintain the right amount of water and light, and wait for it to grow.
Tips:
- Potting and filling: Bowl lilies like light and need deep water, so it is advisable to choose a container with a diameter of at least 30cm and a depth of at least 25cm. At the bottom, a layer of gravel or ceramsite about 5 cm thick is laid to facilitate drainage, and then covered with pond mud or soil rich in organic matter.
- Light & Moisture: Make sure the bowl lily receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. In terms of water management, the water is kept shallow at the beginning, and gradually deepens to 2/3 of the height of the pot as the growth accelerates.
- Fertilization: During the vigorous growth period, apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks, pay attention to thin fertilizer and frequent application, and avoid burning roots.
- Environmental conditioning: When the temperature is high in summer, replenish water and pay attention to ventilation to prevent the water temperature from being too high and affecting the growth.
With this secret, even beginners can easily master the maintenance of bowl lotuses, so let's get started now!