How to Grow and Care for Lotuses

Lotuses requires full sun and consistently warm temperatures to thrive. Special care points include maintaining at least 12 inches of water depth above the roots and ensuring they are protected from frost. Regular fertilization during the growing season promotes healthy growth. With these specific needs, lotuses requires attentive maintenance.

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Lotuses

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	2-10

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Types of Lotuses

Indian Lotus

Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic species native to China. It is the national flower of India and Vietnam. The indian Lotus is important in Hinduism and Buddhism, and many paintings and sculptures depict religious figures sitting on lotus thrones. Its leaves, seeds, and rhizomes are incorporated into many Asian dishes.

American Lotus

The american Lotus (Nelumbo lutea) is an aquatic plant with flowers that grow up to 25 cm wide - among the largest flowers in North America. Its round leaves may float on the water's surface or be self-supporting above it if the stalk is large enough. It is an invasive species that can quickly take over wetland habitats.

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