Cultivation methods and precautions of the lotus lantern

Temperature for growing lotus lanterns

Because the lotus lantern is a tropical plant, the suitable temperature for its growth is relatively high. Special attention should be paid to the fact that in winter, the growth temperature of the lotus lantern must be kept at around 16 degrees Celsius.

The environment for breeding lotus lanterns

The lotus lantern is a plant that likes a humid and cool environment, but it is not cold-resistant. In winter, you must pay attention to maintaining the temperature and be especially careful not to expose the lotus lantern to direct sunlight.

Soil for cultivating lotus lantern

The soil for the growth of the lotus lantern must be fertile, loose leaf mold or peat soil. Only a good soil environment can ensure the good growth of the lotus lantern.

Precautions for cultivating the lotus lantern

When the lotus lantern is in bloom, be sure not to water it too much, otherwise the flowers will fall off; when the flower buds of the lotus lantern change color, place it in an environment with higher temperature, otherwise the buds will fall off. A major focus in growing the lotus lantern is to force it to bloom. The lotus lantern normally blooms from January to May. If it is grown in a greenhouse, it can be forced to bloom all year round. However, if you want to force it to bloom after June or July, you must control the temperature, otherwise the buds will not bloom.