Lotus flowers have an elegant appearance, and are popular with many families for displaying indoors. The lotus flower season is not too long, so housewives should consider prioritizing choosing standard lotus flowers to have beautiful, durable flower bottles to decorate the living space.
The time when lotus flowers bloom most brilliantly is around May to August every year. This is the time when lotus flowers have the best quality in color, fragrance and durability. Choosing to display flowers in the right season will help the family admire the most brilliant beauty of each lotus flower.
Quality lotus flowers will have even wings, bloom moderately (about 70-80%), not too crowded and not bloom completely. The flower petals need to be of certain thickness, not warped or darkened. The color of the flower must be bright, not mushy or have black spots. pink lotus should be light pink to dark yellow, while white lotus is pure white, not yellow.
Lotus root needs to be bright green, firm and not soft. When using your hand to lightly squeeze the bottom of the canopy, if the canopy is hard and elastic, it will be the new cut flower. In addition, if you buy lotus with leaves, you should check whether the leaves are still fresh, not crushed or golden brown.
Currently, there are many different types of lotus on the market such as white lotus, pink lotus, dilapidated lotus, royal lotus... Depending on the style of decoration of the family's furniture, housewives can choose the right type of lotus. For example, the dilapidated lotus with many layers of wings creates a soft effect, suitable for displaying in the living room; while the simple white lotus is suitable for the meditation space like the worship room.
After buying lotus, you should cut the base, replace the water daily and avoid placing the flowers in places with direct sunlight or near high- Temperature equipment. A small secret is to add a few small stones to the jar to help keep it cool and prolong the freshness of the flowers.
