Nelumbo nucifera
A Real Trooper! Lots of flowers!!
Flower Color: Brilliant Red
Plant Height: Medium/Small, 18"-30"
Flower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals
Pot Size: 14” and wider, 8”-12” deep
We made the mistake of planting this new red lotus in a pot that was slightly too small but it still presented an amazing display of brilliant red flowers that did not fade and produced perfect little seed pods. The bright red petals sometimes have a little touch of white which makes the red color really pop!
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.
