The best way to grow Japanese Mini Lotus is using a mix of clay soil, sand, and mud. This type of soil is most suitable for the development of miniature Japanese Mini Lotus. Additionally, you can use porcelain pots or glass jars, even fish tanks, to plant them, which are suitable for Feng Shui when placed in the living room.
In the following article from the My Garden section, we will provide
detailed instructions on how to grow Japanese Mini Lotus at home to help the
plants thrive and produce the most beautiful flowers. Let's dive in!
What makes Japanese Mini Lotus special that everyone loves?
Unlike regular lotus, which typically requires large pots or direct planting in ponds, Japanese Mini Lotus is much smaller, about 1/3 the size, with flowers ranging from 4 to 8 cm. They can be grown in small pots, glass jars, and other containers.
This
compact and beautiful feature makes Japanese Mini Lotus highly favored,
especially among office workers who enjoy cultivating them. Here are some
things to know before delving into the detailed process of growing Japanese
Mini Lotus from seeds at home.
>>>See More: How to Plant Lotus from Seeds
When is the best time to plant Japanese Mini Lotus?
There's no fixed
time to plant Japanese Mini Lotus because it's an ornamental plant that can be
planted year-round. Japanese Mini Lotus seeds are also available for sale
year-round.
Japanese Mini Lotus thrives best in places with plenty of sunlight, cool
air, and adequate water supply.
If planting multiple plants, you can plant Japanese Mini Lotus from May to
July (rainy season in the South). Alternatively, from December to January,
during the spring in the North and Central regions.
Guide on selecting soil for planting Japanese Mini Lotus
Various types
of mud soil can be used for planting Japanese Mini Lotus because this plant
species is relatively easy to grow and develop.
The ideal soil for planting Japanese Mini Lotus at home is clay soil mixed
with sand and mud in a ratio of 2:1.
If your home is close to fields, you can use mud from the fields to plant Japanese
Mini Lotus. Note to choose good quality mud, low in chemicals and impurities,
and it should be processed accordingly (instructions are provided in step 2 of
this article).
Another characteristic of Japanese Mini Lotus is that the planting pot
should not drain water. Japanese Mini Lotus, like regular lotus, thrives in
muddy water. Additionally, choose porcelain or dark-colored plastic pots to
help retain heat and moisture for the lotus to grow.
Guide on how to prepare Japanese Mini Lotus seeds before planting
Since Japanese Mini Lotus is grown from seeds, remember to choose large, dark-colored seeds, and preferably older ones. Additionally, try placing them in water and choose seeds that sink to the bottom. Floating seeds are likely infertile and won't grow into seedlings. Below are the steps to prepare Japanese Mini Lotus seeds before planting:
Use a sharp knife or scissors to lightly scrape the top layer of the Japanese
Mini Lotus seed where it is concave (seeds have two sides, one of which is
concave where the germ develops). Be gentle to create a small hole for the seed
to sprout, avoiding chopping to prevent breaking the Japanese Mini Lotus seed.
Take a clean glass jar, fill it with water at a temperature of 20 to 30
degrees Celsius (ideally, if you have a thermometer, the standard temperature
is 21 degrees Celsius).
Place all the prepared Japanese Mini Lotus seeds in the jar to soak.
Change the water twice daily for the Japanese Mini Lotus seeds. This is
necessary to help the seeds absorb water and sprout shoots.
Wait for 3 to 5 days until the Japanese Mini Lotus seeds sprout green
shoots. During this time, continue changing the water, but gently to avoid
breaking the lotus shoots.
Japanese Mini Lotus and Feng Shui significance
Lotus flowers, in
general, are ornamental plants that live in mud and water and are partially
exposed to sunlight. According to Feng Shui, lotus flowers are valuable because
they gather the five elements of Metal - Water - Fire - Earth - Wood.
The stem of the lotus plant is Wood element. Lotus living in water is Water
element. Pink lotus flowers are Fire element. Yellow stamens are Earth element.
White lotus flowers are Metal element.
In addition, lotus flowers have five additional characteristics that not all
flowers have: Immunization: Lotus grows in mud and water but remains clean.
Purification: Wherever the lotus lives, the water is cool. Sensitivity: The
purity of the fragrance is rare in flowers. Purity: The lotus flower is not
teased by bees and butterflies. Patience: The time from planting to flowering
is a long time to be patient.
According to Feng Shui, the lotus helps to attract luck, purity, and repel bad things. On the other hand, having a lotus pot in the house helps the family live more peacefully. Moreover, in the way of planting Japanese Mini Lotus for many flowers, each color will have different meanings. White: The Japanese Mini Lotus has white flowers, which express dignity and purity. Green: The Japanese Mini Lotus is green, representing strong determination and faith. Pink: The Japanese Mini Lotus pink symbolizes sophistication, rising in all circumstances.
Detailed instructions on how to plant Japanese Mini Lotus from seeds at home
Planting Japanese Mini Lotus from seeds is quite easy because these plants have
a strong life. However, to help beautiful flowers bloom before planting, you
need to clean the soil.
Specifically, when you bring the soil back from the mud, you put a teaspoon
of lime powder into it. This method helps to make the mud soil less acidic, and
eliminate harmful bacteria for the lotus. The time to effectively remove the
sour taste is about a week before the Japanese Mini Lotus is planted.
Clean the glass jar, the pot before pouring the mud into it. The amount of
clay mixed with sand and mud should be high at about 15 cm to promote Japanese
Mini Lotus growth.
Place the Japanese Mini Lotus seedlings into the mud gently. Press the seed
gently into the mud layer.
Add clean water to the pot. The water volume is about 10 cm from the mud to
the top.
Typically, it takes only 3 weeks for Japanese Mini Lotus to reach a height
of 15 cm. By then, if you plant a lot, you can divide them into different small
pots.
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Guide on how to care for Japanese Mini Lotus to produce beautiful flowers
On
many instructions on how to grow Japanese Mini Lotus, it is advisable to
fertilize NPK after planting for 10 days. However, according to the garden,
restricting NPK (chemical fertilizers) is a long-term direction if you do not
want to depend on it. Moreover, when planting Japanese Mini Lotus, preparing
good mud soil will not need to fertilize anything, both toxic to the plant and
the person planting, okay.
Japanese Mini Lotus typically takes about 2 months to reach a height of 30
cm. By then, if you have a garden, you should keep the lotus pot in a place
with a lot of light. Because Japanese Mini Lotus like light, and enough
sunlight for the flowers to bloom. If you live in the city, office, condominium
... it's best to keep the lotus pot near the balcony, ensuring the Japanese
Mini Lotus has sunshine to make flowers.
In addition, Japanese Mini Lotus has a strong life, so there is no need to spend money on chemical pesticides. In fact, if you plant a lot, you can make a mix of pesticide repellent from garlic and pepper to spray on the place where it leaves, okay.
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