Among the many aquatic plants, there is a special existence-white jade lotus (Nymphaea candida). Because of its flawless petals and noble and elegant posture, it is known as the "holy flower in water". When the morning light first dew, white jade lotus slowly blooms, swaying gently on the clear lake, as if nature gives the world a touch of pure light.

White Jade Lotus is not only a flower with high ornamental value, but also a rare species bearing profound cultural heritage. In Buddhism, the lotus flower is regarded as a symbol of purity and wisdom, representing the detachment and purification of the mind. In China's traditional culture, "out of the mud but not stained" is the best interpretation of the lotus character. Today, let us step into this piece of white ocean, feel the unique charm of white jade lotus!

Since ancient times, white jade lotus has occupied a place in the cultural history of our country and even all over the world. As early as the "Book of Songs" in the description of the beauty of the lotus poem spread so far. "Green lotus covers green water, hibiscus covers red and fresh." The ancients often used lotus as a metaphor for the virtue of a gentleman to express their yearning for a good moral character.

With the passage of time, the image of white jade lotus has gradually penetrated into the field of art, and has become a frequent visitor of countless poets and painters. Whether it is the magnificent scene of "the lotus leaves are infinitely blue and the lotus flowers are red in the sun" described by Wang Wei in the Tang Dynasty, or the "water surface is clear and round, one by one wind and lotus" described by Su Shi in the Song Dynasty, they all show us the unique white jade lotus flowers in the eyes of literati of different dynasties.

From a biological point of view, white jade lotus belongs to a perennial aquatic herb of the water lily genus of the water lily family. It has well-developed rhizomes, round or near-heart-shaped leaves, floating above the water. Every spring, when the temperature is suitable, the white jade lotus will bloom one after another, and the flowering period can be extended to autumn. It is worth mentioning that although the white jade lotus lives in the water, it has a strong anti-pollution ability and can absorb harmful substances in the water to a certain extent, which helps to improve the water quality environment.

in terms of reproduction, white jade lotus mainly rely on seeds and ramets two ways of self-replication. Among them, rameting is the more common method, usually in the spring, only the mature plants are divided into a number of small clumps, and then re planting can be. This method is not only simple to operate, but also has a high success rate.

It is not difficult to plant white jade lotus at home. You only need to follow the following basic principles:

-**Location**: It is best to choose a sunny, well-ventilated and well-drained place as the planting site. If conditions permit, it can be cultivated in garden ponds or large containers.
-**Subsoil**: Use clay or sandy loam rich in organic matter as the substrate, and lay a layer of coarse sand at the bottom to facilitate drainage.
- * * Watering * *: Although white jade lotus likes to be wet, it is also forbidden to accumulate water. Therefore, to ensure clean water quality, regular replacement of new water, to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
-**Fertilization * *: Special fertilizer is applied once a month during the growing period, so as not to overdo it, so as not to cause root burning.
-**Pruning**: Remove old yellow leaves in time to keep the plant clean and healthy.

As long as careful care, I believe you will soon be able to enjoy the blooming white jade lotus at home!

In the eyes of the artist, the white jade lotus is not only a beautiful existence in nature, but also a source of infinite inspiration. Many famous paintings use the white jade lotus as one of the themes, trying to capture the beauty of its moments. The impressionist master Monet's work "Water Lilies" is one of the classics. He used delicate brushstrokes and colorful colors to record the changes of the white jade lotus in the pond in his backyard, showing this theme to the world