1, soil
Lotus lantern is a tropical plant, which has a certain demand for soil and needs to ensure a certain soil moisture. Generally, fertile sandy soil can be selected as the main cultivation material, and humus soil, vermiculite, peat soil and perlite are mixed according to the ratio of1:1:1:1.
2. Light and temperature management
Lotus doesn't need much light during its growth, so it can be maintained in a ventilated and cool place with scattered light indoors. In spring, autumn and winter, the light is soft, which can be kept in a bright place, giving all-weather illumination, and shading measures should be taken in summer. Pay attention to indoor curing in winter, and control the room temperature above 15℃.
3. Water and fertilizer management
Lotus is suitable for growing in humid environment, but it is not resistant to waterlogging. When watering the pearl lotus every day, wait until the soil is dry before watering it properly. When the temperature is low in winter, the watering amount can be appropriately reduced to make the basin soil slightly dry. During the growth of Pearl Lotus Lantern, fertilizer water with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied every half month to supplement nutrition.
Matters needing attention in lotus cultivation
Note that due to the long flowering period of lotus, after the failure of pearl lotus, it is necessary to trim the flower arrow in time to reduce unnecessary nutrient consumption. In addition, during the cultivation process of Pearl lotus lamp, the pots should be changed every 1 ~ 2 years, so a larger flowerpot can be selected as a new cultivation container, and the lotus snuff provides a good growth space.