Water Lotus [nelumbo nucifera]

Water lotus will beautify your pond and one of the most beautiful plant for any water feature. Can be easily grown from seed by just soaking them in water and the seed will germinate within days. Transfer to a soil based pot once the roots and leaves has formed, remember they need plenty of sun to grow healthy.

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Water lotus leaves all try to compete with each other to get to the top for the most sun light, you will need more space if you want more bloom.

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Once the flower wither, usually more than 2 weeks, make sure you dry the seed pod and you will get dozens of seeds to propagate more water lotus plants.

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