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A sacred symbol for Buddhists and Hindus, the lotus is also the national flower of India. This hardy aquatic plant is native to South Asia and Australia, but they can grow in almost any temperate climate if conditions are right. You can grow lotus from seeds or bulbs. Lotus plants grown from seeds usually will not bloom for the first year. [1] X Research Source
Steps
Growing lotus from seeds
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Scrape the seeds with a nail file. Use a metal nail file to scrape the hard outer shell of the seed to reveal the cream-colored core in the center. Try not to file into the core, or the seeds will not germinate. File the seed pods so that the water can come into contact with the inner core. [2] X Research Source
- If you don’t have a metal nail file available, you can use a sharp knife, maybe even rub the lotus seed pods into the concrete surface, just be careful not to scrape off too much of the grain.
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Soak the seeds in warm water. Soak the lotus seeds in a glass or transparent container so that you can see the seeds begin to sprout. Use water that has been dechlorinated and has a temperature of about 24-27 degrees Celsius . [3] X Research Source
- After soaking for a day, the lotus seeds will sink to the bottom and expand to nearly twice their original size. Seeds floating in water are almost impossible to germinate. Remove these seeds so they don’t cloud the water.
- Change the water daily, even after the seeds have begun to germinate. You should be careful when taking out the seedlings to change the water – they are very fragile.
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Pour soil into a planter pot with a capacity of about 10-20 liters. Such a pot size is enough for the young lotus plant to have space to grow. Black plastic bucket is better able to keep the heat for the seedlings. [4] X Research Sources
- The ideal type of lotus soil consists of 2 parts clay and 1 part river sand. If you use a pre-mixed potting mix, the soil will rise when you place the pot in the water. [5] X Research Sources
- Remember that the planter pot must be the type that does not have a drainage hole. Lotus plants can follow the drainage holes, penetrate out and do not grow well.
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Remove the seedlings from the water when they have grown to about 15 cm long. Lotus seeds will start to germinate after soaking for 4 or 5 days. However, the plant can die if you move it out too soon. [6] X Research Source
- When soaked longer than necessary, the seedlings will begin to grow leaves. You can still plant it at this point – just be careful not to let the leaves stick to the soil. [7] X Research Sources
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Press the germinated lotus seeds into the soil, spaced about 10 cm apart. There is no need to bury the lotus seed completely in the ground; You just need to place the seeds on the ground, then sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top to hold the seeds. The lotus seeds will take root on their own. [8] X Research Sources
- You can use a little bit of clay to wrap underneath each lotus seed to keep the seeds from sinking by weight. When the lotus pot is placed in the pond, the lotus seeds that are not tightly held can leave the soil and float to the surface of the water.
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Place the potted plant in the lake. Lotus is an aquatic plant, so the water layer above the ground to plant the plant must be at least 5-10 cm deep. If you plant tall lotus varieties, the water level can be up to 45 cm deep. The mini lotus variety needs a water depth of 5-30 cm. [9] X Research Source
- The temperature of lotus growing water should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. In relatively cold climates, shallower water levels can help keep plants warmer.
- Lotus flowers grown from seeds very rarely bloom in the first year. You should limit fertilizing in the first year and wait for the plant to adapt to the environment.
Growing lotus from roots
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Buy lotus root from early spring. You can buy lotus roots at nurseries, gardening centers, or online. Because of the difficulty of transportation, often the lotus roots are not available after being broken into dormancy in late spring. However, you can still buy locally grown lotus roots. [10] X Research Source
- For rarer hybrids, you may have to buy them online. If a hydroponic association has a group active nearby, ask them to recommend it. Some aquatic plant societies also sell plants. [11] X Research Source
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Drop the lotus root into a bowl of water with a temperature of 21-31 degrees Celsius. Gently drop the lotus root on the surface of the water. Place the bowl of water on a warm, sunny windowsill, but out of direct sunlight. [12] X Research Source
- If you plan to move the lotus plant into the pond, you should use the water in the pond to soak the lotus root (if the water is warm enough). Change the water every 3-7 days or change it when it is cloudy.
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Choose a round pot with a diameter of 90 -120 cm. If grown freely, the lotus will occupy the entire planting area. Potted plants will restrain lotus plants, not allowing plants to occupy the whole lake. [13] X Research Source
- A deep pot will prevent the lotus plant from reaching out and spreading throughout the pond. Round pots will help prevent the plant from getting stuck in corners that could stunt or kill the plant.
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Pour the soil tightly into the pot. The suitable soil for growing lotus is a mixture of 60% clay and 40% river sand. Pour the soil into the pot so that the ground is about 7.5 – 10 cm from the mouth of the pot. [14] X Research Source
- You can also use improved soil with a layer of loose sand about 5-7.5 cm thick on top of the soil. Make sure to leave enough distance from the ground to the mouth of the pot.
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Press the lotus root into the topsoil. Gently press the lotus root into the sand, then carefully place the stone on top so that the lotus root does not float to the surface before rooting. [15] X Research Source
- Do not bury the whole lotus root in the ground – it will rot. Remember to only lightly press the lotus root into the ground.
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Place the pot in the tank, about 15-30 cm below the surface of the water. Choose a sunny spot, avoid running water, and have enough room for the plant to grow. Once the lotus plant is stable, you can place the plant in your chosen spot. [16] X Research Source
- When placed in the lake, the lotus root will cling to itself by reaching into the ground and growing roots.
Lotus tree care
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Maintain a minimum water temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Lotus plants will begin to thrive when the water surface reaches this temperature. Lotus can only grow to its maximum when grown in warm water, preferably the temperature in the air also reaches 21 degrees Celsius . [17] X Research Source
- The lotus plant will start to flower after a few days in water with a temperature above 21 degrees Celsius and bloom after 3-4 weeks when the water temperature reaches over 27 degrees Celsius.
- Check the water temperature every two days. If you live in a colder climate, you may need to use a pool heater to maintain the proper temperature. [18] X Research Sources
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Plant the lotus plant in direct sunlight. Lotus species grow well in full sun 5-6 hours per day. If the lake is partially shaded, you should prune or remove sun-blocking trees around the lake. [19] X Research Source
- In North America, the lotus blooming season is from mid-July to early August. The flowers bloom in the early morning and begin to close in the mid-afternoon. Lotus flowers have a endurance of 3-5 days before falling off. This cycle repeats during the remaining months of the plant’s growth.
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Cut away dead lotus flowers and yellow or damaged leaves. If the lotus plant starts to take over the pond, you can cut off the new shoots, but remember that they will grow back until you replant the lotus plant in another pot in spring. [20] X Research Sources
- You should never cut flowers or petioles below the surface of the water. Lotus roots and tubers get oxygen through the petiole. [21] X Research Source
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Use fertilizer tablets for aquariums to supplement nutrients for lotus. This fertilizer is specially formulated for aquatic plants. You should wait for the lotus root to grow 6 leaves and then apply fertilizer, and remember not to put fertilizer pellets directly on the lotus root. [22] X Research Source
- Small lotus varieties only need 2 tablets, while larger lotus varieties need up to 4 tablets. Every 3-4 weeks, you should fertilize the plant once and stop in mid-July. If you continue to fertilize after this time has passed, the lotus plant will not be able to prepare for hibernation.
- With lotus plants grown from seeds, you should not fertilize the first year.
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Beware of insects. Although the pest species varies from place to place, lotus leaves often attract aphids and caterpillars. A little powdered insecticide sprinkled directly on the leaves will protect the lotus from pests. [23] X Research Sources
- Liquid pesticides, including organic ones, contain oils and detergents that can damage the lotus plant.
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Move the lotus plant to deeper water in autumn. Lotus plants can spend the winter in lakes in as far north as Michigan or Minnesota if the water in the lake is deep enough for the lotus roots to not freeze. The lotus root needs to be below the freezing depth; This depth will vary from region to region. [24] X Research Sources
- If your lotus pond is relatively shallow, you can move the lotus pot into the garage or basement until spring. Put mulch around the lotus pots on the ground to keep the lotus roots warm.
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Replant the lotus root every year. In early spring, when you notice the first signs that the plant is sprouting, replace the lotus root with fresh soil and put it back in the old pot (unless the pot has been damaged). Return the lotus pot to the pool at the same depth as before. [25] X Research Sources
- If the lotus plant occupied the entire pond in the previous year, check to see if the potted planter is cracked. You may need a larger pot if the plant is growing out of the pot.
Advice
- Try organic fertilizers made from kelp or fishmeal if you want to avoid chemical fertilizers.
- Lotus root is very fragile. Be gentle when handling and do not break the sharp end (“eye”) of the tuber. Lotus will not germinate if the tubers are damaged. [26] X Research Source
- Lotus flowers, lotus seeds, young lotus leaves and lotus stalks are all edible, although they can cause mild intoxication. [27] X Research Source
- Lotus seeds can survive for hundreds – even thousands of years. [28] X Research Sources
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This article was co-written by Maggie Moran. Maggie Moran is a professional gardener in Pennsylvania.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 24,845 times.
A sacred symbol for Buddhists and Hindus, the lotus is also the national flower of India. This hardy aquatic plant is native to South Asia and Australia, but they can grow in almost any temperate climate if conditions are right. You can grow lotus from seeds or bulbs. Lotus plants grown from seeds usually will not bloom for the first year. [1] X Research Source
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