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Lotus


Bill Pratt of Clifton VA wrote:
>A friend of mine recently gave me some Lotus seeds.  I want to put the
>Lotus in a pot in the greenhouse.  What do I need to know?

Bill ant fellow list gazers:
I took the seeds out of the dried seed pods sold by florists, nicked
each seed until the lighter color just showed through, soaked in water
until sprouted (changing water frequently so the seeds would not rot,
then planted in small pots which were then submerged about 3 inches
(7-1/2 cm) under water. The sprouting water and eventual tub will need
to be kept about 75 F (24 C). An aquarium heater will accomplish this. Later,
into larger containers and in a tub 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) deep with 6-8
inches (15-20 cm) of water over the lotus container. Mine started well in the
greenhouse. Unfortunately, I put other plants in the same tub and introduced
snails which ate almost all of the lotus. If nicked the lotus will sprout in
1-3 weeks, if not, none of the same seed sprouted in 3 months. Let me know if
there is a better way to get a plant to maturity. Dirk in Southern Illinois
USDA zone 5B
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