Lotus
Usually called the "sacred lotus" or "lotus of India", this lotus is a perennial aquatic plant of the Nelumbonaceae family. It looks like it can be confused with water lilies, but in contrast, its leaves are round and not in the shape of a heart. They are also carried by longer stems and are never washed away by water. Originally from Asia, the lotus is a sacred flower in the Buddhist religion. Many varieties have been developed from the Nelumbo nucifera species. They range in size from 70 cm to 1.5 m and in color from white to pink.
Description
Lotus was seduced by his leaves and flowers of XXL. This aquatic plant has a hydrophilic leaf, i.e. completely impervious. The leaves are also the basis of advanced scientific research for the development of building materials. The lotus flower, the emblem of the Buddha, unfolds large petals with a shade of roses, with a yellow heart welcoming a disorderly decomposition (a set of fruits).
Scientific name: Nelumbo nucifera
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Varieties: "Alba Grandiflora", "Alba Plenum", "Giant"
Flower color: white flowers, pink flowers
Planting: a plantation in May, a plantation in June, plantation in July
Shutter speed: Sun
Soil type: rich in humus, Argyle
Use: in the tank, in the pool
Flowering: Flowering in June, Flowering in July, Flowering in August, Flowering in September, Flowering in October
Leaves: Kaduk
Disease, pests: red spiders
Watering: low
Healing properties: antidiabetic and antioxidant plant
Longevity: Long-term
Height: 70-150 cm
Symbolic: The lotus flower is one of the symbols of the Buddhist religion
Planting a lotus
Lotus loves the warmth that helps him grow. Put him in a bowl full of sunlight. The lotus is planted in spring when the water in the pond becomes warmer and the frost is far behind. Count from mid-May to ensure a good installation. If you are in a cold region, bet in June.
Steps to plant the lotus
- Fill a pot of water soil, where you can add some bone powder.
- Clean the 15 cm deep hole
- Set up the plant and tamper with the soil
- Place the plant in your pond or container
- Place it at a depth that allows the leaves to remain on the surface (lower the pot little by little)
- Maintain the lotus
Lotus is like a rich substrate. From March to July, add slow-release fertilizer once a month. Don't forget to spray the leaves in case of hot weather. They are used to wet heat, but cannot stand the drought. Cut off faded leaves regularly.
Wintering lotus
If your lotus has a depth of at least 50 cm, it will have to be removed from the pond for the winter! Store it in a water container in a frost-free place.
Multiply the lotus
There are two ways of breeding: division or sowing.
Separation: Just take a part of the rhizome with the young stem and put it in a new pot.
Sowing: We return the seeds to the heart of the inflorescence as soon as the flowering has passed. The inflorescence looks like a green capsule with small holes. When it dries out, it becomes brown and the holes become larger. You can cut it off when it is still green and collect the seeds before drying.
Step by step:
- Once the seeds are dry, sand them to make them permeable
- Let them soften up in the water for a few days
- Cut them short.
- Wait until the stems and roots appear
- As soon as the seedlings have 4-5 leaves, you can transplant them into a pond
Lily
A water plant of the Nymphaeaceae family, the water lily adorns our pools with its exalted flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is also thanks to the leaves, which can be distinguished from the lotus, with rounded flowers. Originally from Europe, the water lily exists in the form of 50 species but is mainly cultivated with hybrid varieties.
Scientific name: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphs
Varieties: 'Nymphaea odorata' Sulfurea Grandiflora ',' James Brydon ',' Attraction ',' Aurora ', the pygmy Rubra ',' Indiana ','
Flowers: White flowers, yellow flowers, pink flowers, red flowers, blue flowers, orange flowers
Landing: landing in April, landing in May, landing in June, landing in July, landing in August, landing in September
Shutter speed: Sun
Soil type: rich in humus, Argyle
Usage: in the pool
Flowering: Flowering in June, Flowering in July, Flowering in August, Flowering in September, Flowering in October
Leaves: Kaduk
Watering: low
Longevity: Long-term
Density: 1 m 2 / ft
Lily's plantation
Lilies require good sunlight, at least 6 hours/day. It is planted between April and September or in a pool or pot on the terrace. Avoid placing it close to the jets, this may hinder its growth.
Steps to instill a water lily:
- Take a special basket of water lilies and rub it with a sack of water lilies. It should cover the basket and go over the basket
- Fill it almost to the top of the potting soil for aquatic plants
- Add a fertilizer for aquatic plants that will dissipate over time
- Place the rhizome by spreading its roots well. Take care, they are very fragile.
- Cover the roots with potting soil, but not with an outlet that should not be covered
- Tampering with the substrate
- Fold the sack
- Add a few stones to keep it
- Soak the pot in the pelvis
- Then put it in the pool
How deep do you plant the water lily?
The depth depends on the size of its leaves, so they reach the water level. Then lower the pot gradually. In the long term, it should be more than 60 cm deep to avoid winter frost. 40 cm is quite enough for a dwarf variety.
Flowers of all colors
There are about 50 species and hundreds of varieties of water lilies in the world. Some are not adapted to our climate, but others support our harsh winters. Nymphaea's "The attraction" adorns the pools with its bright red flowers, but requires a pool depth of at least 40 cm. The Aurora Nymphaeus is characterized by softer tones of orange heart and soft pink petals. The 'Odorata Sulfurea Grandiflora' water lily has large yellow flowers scented to illuminate your pool. To enjoy the blue flowering, you should choose a tropical variety such as the blue water lily at Cape King of Blues. However, the water should be at 15°C all year round! Order for the interior.
Varieties of dwarf water lily
Do you have a small garden or a terrace? The table on dwarf varieties! White lovers love Nymphaea tetragona with a golden-yellow heart and white petals. Nymphaea pygmaea 'Rubra' has small carmine flowers 5 cm in diameter. Nymphaea 'Indiana' is very similar to Aurora, with shades of orange and rose.
Maintain a water lily
Once in place, you have to take care of the water lilies a little bit. Give them a fertilizer ball in spring so they can eat all year round. Every three years it is advisable to separate the water lily so that your pond is not completely covered. At this time, cut off the yellowish leaves and cut the rhizome into two parts. Place the first half of the rhizome back in place and transplant the second half if you have the space you need.