How to cultivate Guanyin lotus to grow well

Growing conditions of Guanyin lotus

The Alocasia odora prefers a warm, humid and semi-shady growing environment. It requires sufficient sunlight during the growing period, the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30℃, the temperature for wintering is around 15℃, and the soil needs to be loose and fertile with good drainage and air permeability.

How to grow Guanyin lotus

When cultivating the Alocasia odora, you can use rotten leaves, peat soil, etc., and control the growth temperature at 20~30℃. The temperature in winter is best kept at around 15℃. It is necessary to expose it to the sun frequently to facilitate the vigorous growth of the leaves of the Alocasia odora.

Watering the Guanyin Lotus

During the high temperatures in summer, the water evaporates from the leaves of the Alocasia odora plant. If there is insufficient water, the leaves will easily wither. Therefore, you should water the plant more often and spray water on the leaves to keep the environment moist. However, you must avoid water accumulation in the pot, otherwise the roots will rot.

Fertilizing Guanyin Lotus

The Alocasia odora can usually be fertilized with decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every 20 days, or with low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer. Fertilization is generally carried out in the morning or evening on sunny days. After fertilization, water the soil appropriately to dilute the residual fertilizer in the soil.

Pest and disease control of Guanyin lotus

During its growth period, the Alocasia odora is attacked by anthracnose, and must be sprayed with methyl thiophanate after the disease occurs. It is also attacked by rust, and after the disease occurs, the diseased branches must be cut off first, and then sprayed with ethylenediamine wettable powder for prevention and control. Aphids are also common, and can be directly removed when the number is small, and can be killed with DDT when the number is large.

How to grow Guanyin Lotus at home

1. When growing Alocasia at home, you should choose loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. You can use mixed soil such as leaf mold, and it is better to add bone meal.

2. The environment temperature of the Alocasia odora usually grows in is controlled within the range of 20 to 30 degrees, and it grows well. In winter, the temperature must be controlled at 15 degrees to survive the winter safely.

3. The Alocasia odora grows vigorously in spring and autumn, when the temperature is relatively suitable. During this period, the plant needs to be given sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, the appearance will become scattered and the ornamental value will deteriorate.

4. When watering the Alocasia odora, the amount of water should not be too much, otherwise water will easily accumulate and cause root rot, but the amount of water should not be too little. Generally speaking, you can water more in summer.

Precautions for the maintenance of Guanyin Lotus

In summer and autumn, the Alocasia odora should be placed under a reed curtain or in the shade of a tree to avoid direct sunlight. In winter, it should be kept in sufficient light and good ventilation. Watering should be strictly controlled and the soil in the pot should be kept slightly dry.