Lotus grows in subtropical and temperate regions. As an aquatic plant, its roots grow in underwater mud, its leaves float on the water, and its flowers are held high above the water. There are many kinds of flower patterns, such as single petal, compound petal and double petal, and the colors are mostly white and pink. Lotus is a perennial aquatic herb with transverse roots and enlarged internodes. There are many longitudinal airways with constricted joints, black scales on the top and hairy adventitious roots on the bottom.
Besides its high ornamental value, many parts of it can also be eaten. Its rhizome is lotus root, which can be used for cooking. The seeds are lotus seeds, which can be used to cook porridge. The unique fragrance of lotus leaf is incomparable to other plants, and it can be used as a cooking material to enhance the taste and relieve boredom. So now many restaurants have lotus leaf rice, which is a very distinctive dish, and steamed meat with lotus leaves is also delicious. Lotus has many uses, such as lotus leaf. Soaking lotus leaves in water can dilate blood vessels, clear away heat and relieve summer heat, and has a good antihypertensive effect. It is also a good medicine to lose weight. Tea made of lotus leaves is very popular with people. It's not a medicine, and it won't have side effects. You can try it if you are too fat. Lotus, as one of the top ten famous flowers, has been praised by many people since ancient times for its muddy but not dirty character. There are also many areas in China that are sacred places to enjoy the lotus, among which the West Lake is the most famous. Many cities also designate lotus as the city flower.
There are two methods for artificial propagation of lotus. The first is seed propagation: in fact, seed propagation is the most commonly used method for family lotus planting. The specific method is relatively simple. Open seeds can germinate in about a week and be transplanted in two weeks as long as they are soaked in water and frequently changed. Pay attention to the shallow water layer when transplanting. Lotus leaves should be exposed outside, and with a little maintenance, they will bloom that year.
Secondly, propagation by splitting lotus: The premise of propagation by splitting lotus is that you have an adult lotus flower, and mid-March to mid-April is the best time to split lotus. At this time, the temperature is suitable, and the lotus root will not be frostbitten because of low temperature.