The arrow lotus is a very popular plant that is loved for its beautiful flowers and ease of planting. In this article, we will introduce the planting techniques and propagation methods of the Lingjian lotus.
1. Planting technology
1. Soil: Arrow lotus needs well-drained, fertile soil. It can be formulated using a mixture of peat soil and perlite.
2. Containers: Choosing the right container is an important step in planting Lingjian lotus. You can choose a ceramic pot or a plastic pot, but don't use a metal pot because metal pots can affect the growth of the plant.
3. Light: Arrow lotus flowers need to be exposed to sufficient sunlight, preferably on a balcony or outdoors in a sunny place.
4. Temperature: Lotus prefers a warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees Celsius.
5. Watering: Arrow lotus flowers need proper watering, but not too much. Be careful not to accumulate water when watering, it is best to use a watering can to spray gently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
6. Fertilization: Arrow lotus flowers need proper fertilizer to promote growth. You can use well-rotted organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer, and you can apply it once every half month.
II. Breeding method
1. Propagation by cuttings: The number of arrow lotus flowers can be increased by propagating by cuttings. Choose healthy shoots, cut shoots about 8-10 cm long and insert them into the soil. Take care to keep the soil moist and it will take about a week to take root.
2. Graft propagation: Graft propagation is one of the commonly used propagation methods for arrow lotus. You can choose some easy-to-grow rootstocks and arrow lotus flowers for grafting. After grafting, the soil needs to be kept moist and it will heal in about a week.
3. Sowing and propagating: The number of arrow lotus flowers can also be increased by sowing and propagating. Choose healthy seeds and sow them in the spring. The seeds are sown in loose soil, keeping the soil moist and germinating in about two weeks.
3. Precautions for maintenance
1. Pest control: Arrow lotus is susceptible to pests and diseases, and needs to be controlled in time. Common diseases are leaf spot and powdery mildew, which can be controlled with pesticides, and common insect pests such as ants and aphids, which can be controlled with insecticides.
2. Pruning: Regular pruning can promote better growth of arrow lotus. Wilted, diseased branches can be cut off to allow better ventilation and light transmission to plants.
3. Repotting: When the arrow lotus grows up, it needs to be replaced with a larger pot and more fertile soil. When repotting, appropriate organic fertilizers can be added to promote the growth of plants.
In short, planting the arrow lotus requires appropriate soil, light, temperature, water and fertilizer, and at the same time using cuttings, grafting, sowing and other methods for propagation, and pay attention to the maintenance precautions, you can make the arrow lotus grow healthily and show its beautiful flowers.