Nelumbo nucifera
Flower Color: Soft Red
Plant Height: Bowl, under 13" tall
Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
Pot Size: 8” and wider, 6”-10” deep
Lots of petals on a small flower!
This little lotus is a real treat with its sharp lanceolate petals and watermelon color. This lotus can definitely grow in a smaller "mini" pot but it did really well in a 3 gallon pot. We suggest using the pot-in-pot method for growing if planting in a smaller pot. A very good bloomer!
How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?
Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Pondtabbs or Landon’s Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.
