What to Do If Your Bowl Lotus Grows Fuzz? Cause Analysis and Solutions

Signs of Fuzz on Bowl Lotus

When growing a bowl lotus, some flower enthusiasts find that their plant turns into this: covered all over in white fuzz.

This situation usually appears in the early leaf-growing stage. The gelatinous substance that emerges from the opening in the seed turns into drifting, thread-like matter in water and eventually sticks to the opening and the leaf stalks. This is what "growing fuzz" means! So how do you deal with fuzz on a bowl lotus, and will it keep growing?

Causes of Fuzz on Bowl Lotus

There are mainly two reasons for fuzz on a bowl lotus. One is that during seed germination, the leaf stalks of the newly grown leaves become dehydrated. The other reason lies with the seed itself: if the seed has been stored too long and is not from the current year, that is the problem. If it is leaf stalk dehydration, there is still a chance to save it; if the problem is with the seed, then you can only let it fend for itself.

How to Handle Fuzz on Bowl Lotus

Control the water temperature and keep it constant at around 30°C.

Give it plenty of sunlight. During the day you can place it outdoors as appropriate, and when the temperature drops too low at night, move it indoors.

The container should be filled with water, and water should be added in good time. Make sure the leaf stalks of the newly sprouted leaves are completely submerged in the water, with the leaves floating on the surface.

A note from the editor: See? When growing a bowl lotus, seed selection is very important. Once you choose wrong, there is no turning back. Come and take a look at what to do after bowl lotus seeds sprout.