Lotus Pink Flower Seeds

About Lotus Pink Flower Seeds

India's national flower. Grows in a tub, pond or large water container — with a heavy clay soil base.

• Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera
• Care level: Needs attention
• Expected germination time: Scarified seeds usually sprout in 5-15 days in warm water. under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Scarify the seeds and float them in lukewarm water, then push the sprouted seedling 2–3 cm into the clay..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in Scarified seeds usually sprout in 5-15 days in warm water..

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: It grows in water — keep the container always full, with 15–45 cm of standing water above the soil.
• Soil: Heavy clay / pond loam — no light potting mix; it floats away in water.
• Temperature: Needs sustained warmth, 25–40°C. Goes dormant in winter.
• Fertiliser: Push aquatic fertiliser tablets into the soil during the growing season.

Sowing season in India

The warm months — March to June. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Without scarifying, the hard seed coat will not germinate; not enough sun means no flowers; aphids on the pads.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.