Shenghuo
Nelumbo nucifera
Flower Color: Light Red
Plant Height: Tall, 48” and taller
Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
Pot Size: 20” and wider, 12”-18” deep
Want a lotus that will not let you down? Want lots of flowers? Want vibrant color and perfect shape? Want a lotus that is healthy and easy to grow? Holy Fire is your answer! We highly recommend this variety because it is always reliable, producing numerous flowers throughout the summer. One of the BEST! The dark pink petals get lighter in the center as the flower ages but keeps its beautiful pink color until the petals drop. 'Holy Fire' is correctly classified as a red lotus.
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.