Premium Bowl Lotus Seeds Plant Specifications

  • Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

    • Plant Characteristics:

    • Growth Habit: Perennial aquatic plant
    • Height: Typically grows 12 to 48 inches (30 to 120 cm) above the water surface
    • Spread: 18 to 36 inches (45 to 90 cm)
    • Leaves:
      • Size: Broad, circular leaves that can reach up to 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter
      • Color: Bright green, with a waxy surface that repels water
    • Flowers:
      • Size: Large flowers ranging from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) in diameter
      • Color: Available in various colors including white, pink, yellow, and red
      • Blooming Period: Can bloom year-round, each blooming period lasting 1 to 2 months, providing continuous beauty

    Growing Conditions

    • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 3 hours of direct sunlight per day)
    • Water Depth: Ideal water depth is 6 to 24 inches (15 to 60 cm)
    • Soil Type: Rich, loamy soil or aquatic planting mix, preferably with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5
    • Temperature Range: Thrives in warm temperatures, best grown in USDA zones 4-10