10-Pink Lotus Seeds NELUMBO NUCIFERA Aquatic
water plant
Description
Nelumbo
nucifera is commonly called sacred lotus in reference to the sacred and
symbolic status the flower holds in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is native to Asia
and Australia. It is a large-flowered lotus that typically grows 3-6’ tall in
shallow water and spreads by thickened rhizomes rooted in the mud. This is a
marginal aquatic perennial that features rounded, parasol-like, upward-cupped,
waxy green leaves (to 2’ across) that appear above the water on long petioles
which attach at the middle of the leaf underside (peltate). Large, cupped,
fragrant, pink or white flowers (8-12” diameter) appear in summer on stiff
stems above the foliage. Each flower blooms for about three days, opening in
the morning and closing at night each day. Flowers are followed by nut-like
fruits that are imbedded in the flat surface of a turbinate (inversely conical)
receptacle (2-3” diameter) which resembles the shape of a watering can rose.
Receptacles acquire a woody texture when dried (suggestive of wasps’ nests) and
are highly prized for dried flower arrangements. The rhizomes, leaves and seeds
of lotus are edible and are sometimes used in Asian cooking.
Easily
grown in organically rich loams in calm water margins in full sun. Winter hardy
to USDA Zone 4 as long as the roots do not freeze (i.e., water does not freeze
down to the roots). For water gardens or small ponds, plant roots in large
containers or planting baskets with up to 24” of water covering the crowns.
Container grown plants are easier to control and, if desired, to move to other
locations. For naturalizing in larger ponds, roots may be anchored directly in
the muddy bottom near the water margin where, once established, they will
spread and colonize. In fall, containers submerged in very shallow water (less
than 6”) should be moved into deeper water or brought indoors (basement, root
cellar or other frost-free area) for overwintering. Garden Uses. Flowers, seed
receptacles and foliage are all unique, attractive and interesting additions to
a water garden or pond. Hardy in zones 4-11.
Growing
Instructions: Scarify the seeds with a file or with sandpaper and then soak the
seeds in water. You must scarify the seed as it cannot reproduce without being
scarified. Hold the lotus seed with a pair of pliers and use a metal file to
scratch off the hard, brown coating. Once you have filed away the hard, brown
coat, you will notice a cream colored coating. It is important not to file away
the cream colored coating as you will damage the pulp underneath. Should you
file down to the pulp, the seed will not germinate, it will rot.
Leaves
the seeds in the water for several days to several weeks until they start to
germinate. Change the water in the cup occasionally so that the seeds have
clean water. After the seeds have germinated, plant each seed in a pot that is
at least 8 inches wide and is filled with heavy loam. Water the seeds
regularly. When the seedlings are large enough, they can be planted outdoors.
Recommend watching a Youtube Video for more instruction/idea on how to grow if
you are new to growing.
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