1. Introduction to Lotus

Lotus is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It is also known as lotus, water hibiscus, etc. it belongs to the subject of water lily and has been an aquatic herb flower of lotus family for many years

Morphological features: lotus is an aquatic plant, and there are ventilation holes in the rhizome. Its leaves are round, the surface color is dark green, the upper surface is smooth, and there are obvious vein scattering on the back. Its flowers are rich in color, including pink, white, red and purple

Growth environment: lotus is suitable for growing in shallow water, pond and other environments with calm water surface. Its demand for water depends on its variety. Small and medium-sized plants only need to be planted at a depth of 20 to 60 cm, while varieties such as red Chiba need to be planted at a relatively deeper water level

Growth habits: Lotus has high requirements for sunshine and temperature. It is relatively heat-resistant and needs to be cultured in an environment with sunshine for more than four hours. The temperature cannot be lower than 20 degrees, otherwise it will be difficult for it to blossom

2. When do lotus flowers bloom

Lotus flowers usually bloom in summer, that is, from June to September. It opens in late June and enters the full flowering period in July. Then, due to the influence of geographical location and climate, lotus flowers will bloom relatively early in the South and areas with rapid temperature rise. In northern areas and areas with slow temperature rise, the flowering time of lotus will be delayed