Eriocheir sinensis likes warm, humid and semi-cloudy environment, with a growth temperature of 20-25℃. It is a short-day plant and can survive for 2-3 months under short-day conditions. The soil needs a fertile mixture of humus, peat and coarse sand, and its pH value must be kept between 5.5 and 6.5.

How to raise crab feet lotus

Crab feet lotus should be planted in fertile, loose and breathable peat soil or humus soil. The growth temperature should be kept at 20 ~25 degrees, and above 15 degrees in winter. Usually, plants should be given enough light and water, and they should be protected from cold in winter to prevent plants from being exposed to the hot sun or rain.

Water crab feet lotus

Don't water the crab feet lotus too much, or the roots may rot. Water can be watered every 3~4 days in spring, every 1~2 days in summer, and watering should be reduced after September.

Fertilization of crab claw lotus

Fertilization of Eriocheir sinensis can promote its rapid growth. Fertilization is generally carried out in spring, and compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is used once a week, and fertilization is stopped at high temperature.

Control of Diseases and Pests of Eriocheir sinensis

Diseases of Eriocheir sinensis are generally caused by improper management of water and fertilizer, so it is necessary to strengthen management and control light and temperature. Pests are mainly caused by overgrowth and poor ventilation in the environment. The main method is pruning branches, removing the branches and leaves of pests in time, and paying attention to timely observation.

Family rearing method of crab-foot lotus

Crab-footed lotus likes sunshine, and plenty of sunshine is good for flowering. If you keep it at home, you can raise it on a sunny balcony. When it germinates, in order to have sufficient nutrients, it can produce better flowers and properly pick new anthers, which can solve the phenomenon of small and dense flowers.

Matters needing attention in the maintenance of crab claw lotus

The shaping of crab-legged lotus is generally carried out in spring and autumn. After the flowers wither, immediately cut off the diseased, old, dense and introverted stems from 3~4 rhizomes under the residual flowers, which is beneficial to ventilation. Autumn plastic surgery is usually to ensure that nutrients are supplied to stems and buds in order to promote more flowers in the coming year.