How to plant lotus potted plants? What kind of soil should be used for planting?

Lotus is usually planted in ponds, but it is still loved by the public. Everyone wants to get close to the lotus and appreciate it carefully, so many people now use flower pots to cultivate it at home. There are many things to pay attention to when planting potted lotus, such as the choice of potting soil, water and fertilizer conditions, and when the natural conditions meet its growth needs, the lotus will grow well.

How to plant potted lotus

1. Pot soil

The flowerpot used for potted lotus should be larger. Generally speaking, the diameter of the pot should be between 60 cm and 80 cm. In this way, the lotus roots will have enough space to grow.

When planting potted lotus, you can use soil from a mud pond or silt, and apply base fertilizer before planting. You can use decomposed cake fertilizer or chicken manure as base fertilizer.

2. Moisture

Potted lotus needs to be watered according to the growth stage. For example, in the early stage of growth, the water level should be shallow, and then the water level can be gradually increased after the leaves grow out. After the floating leaves grow out, the water can be gradually poured until the pot is full.

In the future, you can add water every morning based on the evaporation or consumption of the previous day. This way, the leaves that grow will be green and vibrant, the stems will be stronger, and it will be helpful to withstand wind and rain in the later stage.

Lotus care precautions

In addition to applying fertilizer after the lotus potted plants enter their vigorous growth period, daily management should also pay more attention to their light conditions. Lotus is a flower that likes full sunlight, and insufficient light will directly affect the growth of flowers and leaves. Lotus is not even shade-tolerant, and if the water tank is placed in a location that is blocked by tall trees or shrubs, it will also affect its growth.