A tailor-made pot
Square plant pots are not suitable for a lotus flower, because corners are an insurmountable obstacle for them. If it encounters it, it cannot grow any further and soon dies. It is therefore essential to use a round pot in which the lotus flower can grow along the edge. It should be about 50 cm in diameter and at least 60 cm deep. The following vessels are suitable, among others:
- a commercial mortar bucket (if necessary externally embellished)
- a discarded wine barrel
- an old tin tub
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Tips
The lotus flower is a warmth-loving plant. Therefore, choose a dark pot if possible, as it warms up faster in the sun and can store this heat for longer.
Tight time window for planting
The lotus flower is undemanding in that care, but its rhizome is extremely sensitive. Therefore, all work in the root area, so too the planting, executed outside of the growing season. The annual resting phase of this aquatic plant only lasts for a short time, from March to the beginning of May. You should wait or see this time. do not miss.
Should you have one Cultivation If you prefer from seed, you can do that indoors year round. Proceed according to the information provided by the provider so that the germination succeeds.
Simple garden soil without organic additives
The lotus flower is happy to be satisfied with garden soil. This can be clay, as it offers more stability. If necessary, powdered clay or bentonite can be added. Under no circumstances should you enrich them with compost, bark mulch or peat, since organic material in connection with water promotes rot. Even if you have bought soil, make sure that it does not contain such components.
Planting steps in sequence
Follow the steps below, because on the one hand the lotus flower needs initial fertilization, on the other hand the rhizome must not have any direct contact with the fertilizer. Don't worry, the rapidly sprouting roots will get to the nutrients and absorb them.
- Fill the pot up to 30% with soil
- Mix in a special mineral fertilizer
- Observe the manufacturer's dosage instructions
- Put the same amount of soil over it, this time without fertilizer
- Pour in water until the earth becomes "mushy"
- make a recess and carefully place the rhizome in it
- Do not cover the shoot of the rhizome with soil
- Pour in lukewarm water 10 to 15 cm high
Further care in the pot
You will have the freshly planted lotus flower in the house until mid-May overwinterbefore she can enjoy fresh air and sun outside until the first frosts. In the pot, however, it can also be used all year round Houseplant to be cultivated.
The water above her must always be at least Be 15 cm high. A special fertilizer may be used twice a year. There is no cutting, only dead leaves are removed.
