Sacred Lotus Seeds - Nelumbo Nucifera

The mini lotus Nelumbo nucifera is an aquatic perennial. Also known as sacred lotus, its tuberous roots colonize the soil at the bottom of ponds, or the soil in containers fully submerged in lined ponds. The stems of the leaves can reach the surface of water that's nearly two feet deep, and then continue upward, above the water, a few inches or even a foot farther.The roots don't tolerate frost, In winter, please move the Mini Lotus indoors. PLANT INFORMATION: Type: Lotus plant Taxonomy: Nelumbo nucifera Family: Nelumbonaceae Native Range: Asia Zone: 4 to 10 Bloom Time: June to July Blossoming: Pink, white Light Preferences: Full sun Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy, Fragrant   CAN LOTUS GROW IN JUST PLAIN WATER? Seeds germinate in clear water, and the growth of seeds requires adequate nutrition. If you want to plant Lotus in clear water, you need to provide it with nutrient solution to meet its growth needs. Ideal is to plant the lotus in nutrient-rich pond mud. HOW TO PLANT