Description
Sacred Lotus Flower Seeds
Nelumbo nucifera
The Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is one of the most iconic and meaningful flowering plants in the world, revered for thousands of years across Asia and beyond. Known for its ability to rise clean and beautiful from muddy waters, the lotus symbolizes purity, rebirth, resilience, and spiritual enlightenment.
Beyond its cultural and spiritual significance, the Sacred Lotus is also a striking ornamental aquatic plant, prized for its large, showy flowers and lush foliage. It is widely grown in ponds, water gardens, and ornamental lakes, where it creates a dramatic and serene focal point. Many parts of the plant—including seeds, roots, and leaves—are edible and have long been used in traditional cuisines and herbal practices.
🌿 Key Features:
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Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera
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Common Name: Sacred Lotus
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Plant Type: Aquatic flowering perennial
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Flower Color: Large, fragrant blooms in shades of pink to white
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Growth Habit: Emergent aquatic plant
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Use: Water gardens, ponds, ornamental displays, edible plant
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Cultural Significance: Symbol of purity, rebirth, and enlightenment
The Sacred Lotus thrives in still or slow-moving water such as ponds and lakes. When grown in containers, it requires rich soil kept consistently submerged. For best flowering, provide 6–8 hours of full sun daily during the growing season. Lotus plants are warm-season growers and perform best in summer conditions, returning year after year once established.
Elegant, meaningful, and visually breathtaking, the Sacred Lotus is a timeless aquatic plant that brings beauty, symbolism, and serenity to any water garden.
Lotus Germination:
1) Use a file to gently file the seed until you see the white endocarp. Do not sand any deeper.
2) Soak seeds in water, being sure to keep the water between 75-80 degrees. Change water 2x's per day. Use a "waterproof" heated propagator mat to keep them warm at all times. Wait for seeds to start to expand and swell slightly.
3) Keep in a sunny location, or brightly lit area.
4) Expect germination within 10 days.
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Germinación de loto:
1) Utilice una lima para limar suavemente la semilla hasta que vea el endocarpio blanco. No lije más profundamente.
2) Sumerja las semillas en agua, asegurándose de mantener el agua entre 75 y 80 grados. Cambie el agua 2 veces al día. Utilice una estera de propagación calentada "impermeable" para mantenerlas calientes en todo momento. Espere a que las semillas comiencen a expandirse y a hincharse ligeramente.
3) Manténgalas en un lugar soleado o en un área bien iluminada.
4) Espere la germinación dentro de los 10 días.
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