How to prolong the flowering period of lotus? What part of lotus is lotus root?

Everyone knows that lotus root is rich in nutritional value. We often like the feeling of the lotus root being connected and the crisp and sweet taste when we eat it. Do you know which part of the lotus is the lotus root? People always want more and better things for beautiful things. The delicious lotus root makes people want to go out of the house to observe the beautiful scenery of the lotus flowers blooming. It can be said that beautiful scenery goes well with delicious food. However, the flowering period of lotus flowers is very short, and the flowering period is generally in the morning. At this time, people are busy and have no time to appreciate them quietly. So how to prolong the flowering period of lotus flowers? Let's take a look at the following comprehensive introduction.

Contents of this article

1. How to distinguish water lilies from lotus flowers

2. What part of the lotus is the lotus root?

3. How to prolong the flowering period of lotus

How to distinguish water lilies from lotus

Look at the leaves. The surface of lotus leaves is hairy, while the surface of water lily leaves is very smooth.

The lotus has leaves that grow above the water surface, and the water lily has leaves that stick to the water.

The leaves of lotus are round and complete. The leaves of water lily have a gap. The lotus is relatively large when it blooms, while the water lily is small.

What part of the lotus is the lotus root

Lotus root is the rhizome of the lotus family. Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the common dishes. Lotus root is also a plant with high medicinal value. Its roots, leaves, stamens and fruits are all treasures and can be used as tonic medicine. Lotus root powder can help digestion and stop diarrhea, stimulate appetite and clear heat, nourish the body and prevent internal bleeding. It is a good liquid food and nourishing treasure for women, children, the weak and sick. Lotus root is rich in vitamin C and minerals, has medicinal effects, is beneficial to the heart, and has the effect of promoting metabolism and preventing rough skin. It is grown in Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong, Henan, Hebei and other places in my country. Lotus root is also called lotus root, and because its underground stem is white, it is also called white stem.

How to prolong the flowering period of lotus

1. Ways to prolong the flowering period

1. Temperature control: If you want it to bloom longer, you need to provide it with a suitable environment. It blooms more vigorously in a warm environment, so during the flowering period, the temperature should be controlled between 25 degrees and 30 degrees, so that the flowering period can be extended.

2. Fertilization: Lotus likes fertilizer and needs more nutrients during flowering. Therefore, it is necessary to add nutrients and apply more fertilizers before flowering. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied every month during the normal growth period, and more potassium fertilizers should be applied before flowering to make the flowering period longer and the flower color more colorful.

3. Supplementary light: It likes light, especially when it is flowering. It should be placed in a well-lit place during maintenance so that it can get seven or eight hours of sunlight every day. Sufficient light time can effectively prolong the flowering period.

2. How long is the flowering period?

Lotus flowers usually bloom between 6 and 8 in the morning, and they are more beautiful. They bloom in the morning of the first day, and the petals will close up at noon. The closed petals will open again in the morning of the second day, but will start to fall off at noon, and will wither until the morning of the third day. Therefore, it seems that its flowering period is usually three days.