Agrotechnics for Growing Aquatic Plants from Seeds
Features of growing lotus, water lilies, and other aquatic plants from seeds for ponds and aquariums.
Important!
Seeds that have passed stratification, we send wet in perlite, and if you received dry seeds (without perlite), which means that they have not passed stratification and you, if it is required for seeds, need to stratify!
Store the material in a cool place (you can use a refrigerator). For a successful storage period, wrap the seeds in a cloth (cotton cloth) and moisten it.
In mid-spring (early April), the seeds can be planted. Prepare a container with sand and clay, deepen the seeds, and pour a small layer of water (only tap water can be used, running water will not do). The appearance of a few leaves indicates that it is time to transfer the mullet to the reservoir. Mushrooms should be planted in such a pond, where the soil is rich in humus and peat, rather clayey. At home, mussels are planted in artificial ponds. In standing water, the plant grows very quickly, forming green thickets.
Caring for such an interesting flower is simple and requires little effort. For a long time, the flowers are a joy to the eye, simple rules should be followed:
Lighting. The plant is very fond of bright terrain, so the mounds will be comfortable in a body of water that is well heated by direct sunlight. Flowing water that is in the shade will not allow the plants to develop well. We recommend planting the mussels in warm, bright bodies of water.
Temperature regime. The water temperature depends on the stage the plant is at. During propagation by rhizome, the optimum temperature for the mound - 8-12 degrees. Leaves will appear after transplanting into aquarium soil. Fast growth and development of the plant requires a water temperature of 18-24 degrees. Cucurbits are frost-resistant, but as soon as the water starts to freeze, it should be drained and the flowers should be covered with fallen leaves.
Watering. Cucurbita grows in a reservoir, accordingly, it does not need to be watered.
Humidity. The seeds of the plant, located in the air sac, are floating. In this case, the water spreads them around the pond. Birds that like to eat flower seeds will spread them over long distances.
In mid-spring (early April), the seeds can be planted. Prepare a container with sand and clay, deepen the seeds, and pour a small layer of water (only tap water can be used, running water will not do). The appearance of a few leaves indicates that it is time to transfer the mullet to the reservoir. Mushrooms should be planted in such a pond, where the soil is rich in humus and peat, rather clayey. At home, mussels are planted in artificial ponds. In standing water, the plant grows very quickly, forming green thickets.
Caring for such an interesting flower is simple and requires little effort. For a long time, the flowers are a joy to the eye, simple rules should be followed:
Lighting. The plant is very fond of bright terrain, so the mounds will be comfortable in a body of water that is well heated by direct sunlight. Flowing water that is in the shade will not allow the plants to develop well. We recommend planting the mussels in warm, bright bodies of water.
Temperature regime. The water temperature depends on the stage the plant is at. During propagation by rhizome, the optimum temperature for the mound - 8-12 degrees. Leaves will appear after transplanting into aquarium soil. Fast growth and development of the plant requires a water temperature of 18-24 degrees. Cucurbits are frost-resistant, but as soon as the water starts to freeze, it should be drained and the flowers should be covered with fallen leaves.
Watering. Cucurbita grows in a reservoir, accordingly, it does not need to be watered.
Humidity. The seeds of the plant, located in the air sac, are floating. In this case, the water spreads them around the pond. Birds that like to eat flower seeds will spread them over long distances.
Seeds are planted in the spring, but it is possible to plant them in October in a container that must be buried in the coastal zone of the reservoir and immersed 3-5 cm in water. Shoots will appear next spring.
You can also simply scatter the collected seeds on the shore in the coastal zone in the desired area, then next season the susak will manifest itself.
The recommended planting depth is 10-20 cm, but it can grow at a depth of up to 40-50 cm. The roots must be constantly in water, however, short-term drying out can be tolerated without problems.
The soil should be swampy, with some silt content, which is common in damp places; silt will form on its own over time. To plant on a terrace or steps of a reservoir, first pour a 5-7 cm layer of soil, place the rhizome on it and then cover it with prepared soil (clay, peat, sand in a ratio of 3:1:1). Then I recommend pouring coarse gravel, pebbles, or the material with which the edge of the reservoir is finished.
You can also simply scatter the collected seeds on the shore in the coastal zone in the desired area, then next season the susak will manifest itself.
The recommended planting depth is 10-20 cm, but it can grow at a depth of up to 40-50 cm. The roots must be constantly in water, however, short-term drying out can be tolerated without problems.
The soil should be swampy, with some silt content, which is common in damp places; silt will form on its own over time. To plant on a terrace or steps of a reservoir, first pour a 5-7 cm layer of soil, place the rhizome on it and then cover it with prepared soil (clay, peat, sand in a ratio of 3:1:1). Then I recommend pouring coarse gravel, pebbles, or the material with which the edge of the reservoir is finished.
The seeds are thrown into the water in spring. But it is best to sow in small pots filled with silt and place them 10-15 cm deep, in the area where the water warms up best. Seeds germinate at a water temperature of about 25-30°C. This temperature is the most favourable for their development. Once the seedlings have grown into floating leaves, it is time to move them to a deeper depth of about one metre. Because water chestnuts have no roots, they can be safely moved from place to place by simply tying them to an "anchor" pebble.
The nuts are dropped into the ground or (if there is no ground) planted in containers and then lowered to the bottom. Propagation of the plant takes place from seed. The roots and underwater part emerge first, followed by the above-water leaves. Chilim tolerate transplanting without any problems and it can always be moved to a deeper water body.
The nuts are dropped into the ground or (if there is no ground) planted in containers and then lowered to the bottom. Propagation of the plant takes place from seed. The roots and underwater part emerge first, followed by the above-water leaves. Chilim tolerate transplanting without any problems and it can always be moved to a deeper water body.
The lotus seed should be broken, cut off, and the shell on the blunt end of the seed should be rubbed off. For example, put a sheet of sandpaper on the table and rub the blunt end of the seed against it until the light core is visible. You can file it off or break it off with wire cutters or a knife. Put the seeds into a transparent container for germination (a jar, a food container), pour 3-5 cm of settled water (preferably melted, frosted, rainwater, spring water), put in a sunny place with a room temperature of about +25 ° C. Change the water every morning and evening with fresh water. Soon the seeds will sink to the bottom, and in a week the sprouts will appear, they are very fragile, so when you change the water it is better to take the seeds out one by one. After two to three weeks the germinated lotus is formed and will need to be transplanted. The transplant is either into a summer pond at the cottage or into an ordinary pot for houseplants. The pot is immediately filled with earth or peat and then poured with water. Remember that the water must cover the planting soil by at least 10 cm. At the same time, make sure that the leaves of the plant remain on the surface. The seeds go seven centimetres into the water (and into the ground) with their rhizomes, but the leaves should always be on the surface, in fact, they should float on the water. As the plant grows, water should be added, making sure that it floats on the surface of the water. If the sprouts and leaves are drowned, the plant will die instantly.
Sowing of seeds is carried out in the fall, directly into the ground. Usually the seeds are planted in containers with soil, then they are immersed under water.
In the first year of life, the young plants do not bloom, die in the fall, and the tubers overwinter. In the spring, when the water warms up, the apical bud of the tuber begins to grow and a stolon-like growth is formed.
In the first year of life, the young plants do not bloom, die in the fall, and the tubers overwinter. In the spring, when the water warms up, the apical bud of the tuber begins to grow and a stolon-like growth is formed.