Do lotus flowers need sunlight? Can lotus flowers be raised with fish?

1. Do you need sunlight?

The lotus naturally needs sunlight during its growth process. It is a sun-loving plant and cannot do without sunlight during its growth process. Without sunlight, it is difficult for the lotus to survive and cannot carry out photosynthesis, which makes it difficult to synthesize nutrients to promote growth. Without nutrient support, the lotus will grow weak at first, its leaves will become withered and yellow, it will be difficult for the flowers to bloom, and it may even die. During the growing period, place it in a well-lit place and provide about 8 hours of light. It is best to grow it in the courtyard. Note that the light in summer is too strong and exposure to the sun can easily cause the lotus to be burned, so it needs to be properly protected from light. If conditions do not permit, it is okay not to block the sunlight.

2. Can it be kept with fish?

Lotus can be raised with fish, which has good meaning and is also more ornamental. Fish feed on plankton in the water, can also clean the water, and will not bite the leaves, so there is no problem keeping them together, but do not keep them with koi to prevent the leaves from being bitten. The feces excreted by fish can also serve as nutrients to provide nutrients for the growth of lotus. Note that you can only add small fish after the lotus grows floating leaves. When adding fish, cover the surface of the soil with stones to prevent the water from becoming turbid.