How to grow the butterfly lotus

Watering of the Butterfly Lotus

The butterfly lotus is drought-resistant but afraid of waterlogging. During the cultivation process, the frequency and amount of watering must be strictly controlled. It is not advisable to water too much, otherwise it will cause the roots of the Butterfly Lotus to rot. When the air is dry, spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.

The soil of the butterfly lotus

The butterfly lotus is suitable for loose, fertile sandy loam. You can choose neutral culture soil or acidic flower culture soil.

The light of the butterfly lotus

The butterfly lotus likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight, but in the summer it needs appropriate shade to prevent exposure to the sun. At the same time, it should not be too shaded. It is best to grow in an environment with bright light but no direct sunlight. If there is insufficient light, the leaves will easily deform and become weak, and the color of the leaves will turn dark yellow, affecting the beauty of the entire plant.

The temperature of the butterfly lotus

The butterfly lotus is afraid of low temperatures. In winter, it needs to be kept indoors and the indoor temperature should be kept above 5℃ so that it can survive the winter smoothly.

Ventilation of the Butterfly Lotus

During the high temperatures in summer, ventilation should be strengthened to prevent the hot and humid environment from causing damage to the Butterfly Lotus plants.

Fertilization of the Butterfly Lotus

During the growing period of the Butterfly Lotus, apply a thin liquid fertilizer once a month. Be careful not to splash it on the leaves to avoid unsightly spots. In autumn, stop applying nitrogen fertilizer and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter.

Disease and Pest Prevention of Butterfly Lotus

The butterfly lily is easily harmed by leaf blight, which can be prevented with wettable powder of mancozeb. The butterfly lotus is also susceptible to pests such as whiteflies and scale insects, which can be prevented with pine borer emulsion.