Nelumbo nucifera
Lotus Flower
The lotus is often confused with the water lilies, Nymphaea caerulea however, it is a different species. The flowers grow on thick stems rising above the leaves. The plant normally grows up to a height of about 1.5m with a spread of up to 3m. They grow in shallow and murky waters. Lotus flowers enjoy warm sunlight and are intolerant to cold weather.
Contributed by @mojo
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Aquatic
Common name
Lotus Flower
Latin name
Nelumbo nucifera
type
aquatic perennial
family
Nelumbonaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Aquatic
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
3.00 M
1.50 M
Nelumbo nucifera
The lotus is often confused with the water lilies, Nymphaea caerulea however, it is a different species. The flowers grow on thick stems rising above the leaves. The plant normally grows up to a height of about 1.5m with a spread of up to 3m. They grow in shallow and murky waters. Lotus flowers enjoy warm sunlight and are intolerant to cold weather.
Planting young plants
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Plant young seedlings in 10cm pots filled with rich garden loam. Plant to a depth of 3cm and cover the roots with soil and gravel. If leaves are present, avoid covering them with the soil. Set the pot in warm water to a depth of 5cm and try to maintain a water temperature of 15 - 16C. Give the potted plant as much light as possible and once your pond water has reached a temperature of 16C, you can transfer the lotus too a larger container and sink it into the pond.
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