How to grow potted ginger lotus? How to grow potted ginger lotus?

Ginger lotus is one of the most common cut flowers in life. It has attractive colors and people like it very much. Some people even want to make it into potted plants and grow it at home. But how should potted ginger lotus be grown? I will write down the cultivation method of potted ginger lotus in a while, and you will understand it after reading it.

How to grow potted ginger lotus? How to grow potted ginger lotus?

1. Living conditions of ginger lotus

Ginger lotus is a perennial tropical herb native to Chiang Mai, Thailand. When it is potted, it should be placed in an environment between 20 and 30 degrees. It likes a semi-shaded environment. If there is too little light, it will go dormant. Ginger lotus also has a relatively high demand for water. Lack of water will cause its leaves to fall off.

2. Soil and fertilizer for potted ginger lotus

Potted ginger lotus does not have high requirements for soil. It can be planted in any soil that is not too sticky. However, sandy soil is more conducive to the growth of ginger lotus. In addition, when potting ginger lotus, the soil should have good drainage, and after applying enough base fertilizer, its pH should be maintained between 5.5 and 6.0.

3. Management of potted ginger lotus

Potted ginger lotus will stop growing in early November every year, and its old leaves will begin to turn yellow. At this time, you can move it to a warm and sunny environment, which can promote its continued growth. In addition, when watering the potted ginger flower, you should not water it directly on its leaves or flowers, but directly in the potting soil, which will not accelerate the withering of the flowers.