Yaochi zhichen
Nelumbo nucifera
Classic Flowers!
Yaochi is the Jade Lake on Mount Kunlun in China. This lovely colors in Morning in Yaochi will remind you of the most wonderful sunrise you have ever seen. Although considered to be in the pink category there is a warmth to the color that changes as your eye follows the length of the petal. It begins to bloom very early in the spring and the flowers are very large.
Flower Color: Red (Dark Pink)
Plant Height: Tall, 48” and taller
Flower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals
Pot Size: 20” and wider, 12”-18” deep
How do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my 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 Waterlily World Tablets, 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 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 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 tubers.