Lotus

Nelumbo Nucifera

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Overview

The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms. Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter, floating atop the water, while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks. Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water. Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–11Climate Subtropical

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Nymphaeaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — with colors ranging from white and pink to yellow and lavender; the Lotus thrives in still or slow-moving waters at, image 76

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — which demand clear visibility; leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter, image 74

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10; native to tropical Asia and Queensland, image 71

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm; contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally, image 72

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — pink and white flowers in the garden; the Lotus plants can spread generously, image 79

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their sumptuous display; while, image 78

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — adding a touch of tranquility to the scene, image 77

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic with pink and white blooms; hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10, image 80

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic for full or half; regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their, image 81

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter; with their leaf diameters spanning up to 2 feet, image 83

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms; ideal for zones 4-10, it requires, image 82

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks; nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm, image 84

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 85

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — native to tropical Asia and Queensland; aquatic with pink and white blooms, image 89

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is an aquatic perennial that offers a serene and spiritual aesthetic to any water garden or pond setting; ensure ample, image 88

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — also revered as the Sacred Lotus; displaying an impressive 'lotus effect' where water beads off, image 87

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point, image 86

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is known for its captivating blooms that rise above the water's surface up to eight inches on erect stalks; also revered, image 90

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