The following are the main methods of raising the water casks:
Select the appropriate tank: ensure that it is large enough to provide sufficient space for growth. The material in the tank may be ceramics, plastics or concrete, the key being water-free and capable of bearing the weight of water and sleeping lotus。
Plantation of soil and matrix: use of organically fertile soils or specially designed aquatic plant soils. A pebble or gravel can be laid at the bottom of the tank, helping to maintain clear water quality。
Cultivation and conservation: choose healthy sleeping seedlings to ensure that their growth sites are soiled. The water level in the cask is stable, and usually the depth is based on the inundation of sleeping leaves. Fertilizers for aquatic plants are applied once a month during their growth。
Pest and pest control: the cask is regularly checked and, if it is found, leaves need to be cut in time and microbicides are sprayed for treatment. For pests, control can be achieved through regular water replacement, artificial capture or use of biological control methods。
Reproduction and separation: sleeping lotus can reproduce through seeds or separate strains. Seeds are immersed in warm water and planted in fertile soil, with water temperature around 25°c and germinate for about two weeks。
Landless cultivation methods: select appropriate soilless planting media such as gravel, pottery or pearl rock. The tubers or seeds of sleeping lotus are planted in the matrix, maintaining appropriate water levels and nutrient supplies。
Management and maintenance: periodic inspection of water quality to ensure clean water. Add or replace nutrient fluids when appropriate and maintain appropriate light and temperature conditions. Reduce the frequency of water and fertilization during winter to reduce metabolic activity and protect against the effects of cold weather。
Through the above-mentioned methods, sleeping lily can be successfully grown and flourished in the cask。
