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A Complete Guide to Planting Ornamental Lotus

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There are two ways to plant ornamental lotus: growing from seeds and planting rhizome divisions. For seed planting, the seeds need to be nicked in advance; the water should be changed frequently during cultivation, and the seedlings can be transplanted after sprouting. For rhizome division planting, this should be done in March-April: insert the rhizome diagonally into the soil, then place it in sunlight; after it sprouts, deepen the water level to 3-5cm.

I. Growing from Seeds

Select suitable ornamental lotus seeds, rub the sunken end of each seed against cement ground until the shell is broken, then soak the seeds in warm water and wait for them to sprout. During germination, change the water frequently to keep it clear; sprouts appear in about a week. When the roots have grown to about 10cm, the seedlings can be transplanted, one plant per pot, with a shallow water layer of about 3-5cm; do not submerge the lotus leaves in water.

II. Planting Rhizome Divisions

1. Choose to plant in March-April. Before planting, mix the pot soil into a paste.

2. When planting, insert the head of the lotus rhizome diagonally into the mud along the edge of the pot at a 20-degree angle. Keep the head low and the tail high, so that the tail half is tilted up; do not let water enter the tail end of the rhizome.

3. After planting, place it in sunlight. When the soil surface dries slightly and cracks appear, meaning the rhizome has fully bonded with the soil, add a small amount of water. After the buds grow out, gradually deepen the water level, keeping it at 3-5cm.

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