Lotus Berthelotii

Lotus Berthelotii, so far there is no official Chinese name, because its flower structure resembles a parrot’s mouth when it blooms, it is commonly known as Parrot’s beak in English, and because the flowers are bright and eye-catching when they are in full bloom, and the flowers bloom like fire , also known as flame flower, is native to the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African continent. Due to the changes in the local ecological environment in modern times and the impact of extensive human collection, it was defined as an endangered rare species as early as 1884. It is a very rare niche garden plant with both leaves and flowers.

① Light: I like the environment with sufficient light. For home maintenance, it can be planted on the south balcony or outdoors, and it is not shade-tolerant.
②Soil: It likes loose and breathable soil, which can be mixed with peat and perlite.
③Temperature: heat-resistant in summer, not lower than 0 degrees in winter.
④Watering: Dry and water thoroughly, avoid heat and humidity, and avoid waterlogging.
Therefore, the parrot’s beak lily root does not dormant, and it must not be lower than 0 degrees in winter.