Does the newly planted Guanyin Lotus need watering? How to water the Guanyin Lotus so that it grows well?

The Alocasia odora is a common succulent plant in life. It is the first choice for many families to grow plants because it can purify the air and does not take up space. So does the newly planted Alocasia odora need to be watered? How to water the Alocasia odora so that it grows well? Let's take a look.

Does the newly planted Guanyin Lotus need watering?

Whether to water the newly-cut succulent plant Alocasia odora seedlings depends on whether the soil is moist when you plant it. If the soil is not completely dry but a little moist, you don't need to water it. If the soil is completely dry, water it. But don't water it directly on the top, water it around the flower pot, not too much, to make the soil moist.

How to water the Guanyin Lotus so that it grows well

During the growing period, water the lotus as little as possible and expose it to the sun more. In a long-term shaded and waterlogged environment, the lotus will "wear a skirt", the distance between the leaves will become larger, and the bottom leaves will bend downward, like wearing a "miniskirt", which greatly reduces its appearance. In the semi-dormant period, the bottom leaves of the lotus will gradually turn yellow and the central leaves will gradually become small buns. Water less and keep the pot soil dry, cool and ventilated to help it pass the dormant period smoothly.

How to care for the newly grafted Guanyin Lotus

1. The cuttings of the Alocasia odora are generally done in moist soil. You don’t need to water it in the first two days. In the later stage, you need to use spraying to increase the moisture of the potting soil. Keep it slightly moist and place it in a well-ventilated place.

2. For both cuttings and leaf cuttings, you need to gradually reduce the number of watering and increase the sunshine. So one week after cuttings, you can extend the interval of watering to once every 3 days or once every 5 days.

3. When the side buds of the grafted Alocasia odora slowly unfold from their original wrapped state, it proves that they have taken root. At this time, you should gradually move them to the sun, reduce the amount of watering, and keep the potting soil properly dry.

4. When the grafted Alocasia odora gradually grows to 3-5 cm and can survive independently, it can be divided into pots and transplanted with soil using a seedling lifter. This will shorten the acclimatization period and achieve better results.