1、 Breeding environment

1. Soil: fertile sandy soil with good drainage should be used for raising dry lotus, which can be prepared and used with rotten leaf soil, garden soil, sandy soil and composted soil

2. Light: let it receive sufficient light in spring, autumn and winter. In summer, the light is strong. Shade or receive scattered light in time

3. Temperature: give it a growth environment of 18-24 ℃. It can withstand the temperature of 0 ℃ in a short time. The temperature should not be higher than 35 ℃ in summer. If the temperature is too high, it will stop growing. In winter, the temperature should be kept above 10 ℃

2、 Breeding method

1. Sowing and reproduction: sowing can be carried out from March to June or from August to September. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for one day, cover one centimeter of soil after sowing, and water it to ensure that the soil is wet. It will germinate in about a week. It will be put into the pot when 2-3 real leaves grow

2. Cutting propagation: cutting is generally carried out in spring and autumn. The lower leaves of the cuttings are removed. The cuttings are cut in loose soil and properly shaded to ensure a growth environment of 10-15 ℃, and they will take root in about 15 days

3、 Common diseases and insect pests

The common diseases and pests of drought lotus include mosaic disease, ring spot disease and aphids. After discovery, the diseased branches and leaves should be removed in time, and sprayed with medicine for control. In addition, pay attention to the cleaning of weeds