Lotus Plant
Nelumbo nucifera, or Lotus, is a fast-growing aquatic plant, 3-6 ft tall, prefers loamy or clay soil, full sun, high moisture, edible, and has medicinal properties.
Habit
Aquatic plant
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Perennial, fast-growing
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Requires full sunlight
Moisture
Moist to submerged
Edible
Yes (Seeds, roots)
Medicinal
Yes (used in herbal medicine)
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
10 to 20 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20-38 flowers
NPK ratio
03:02:01
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% loam, 20% clay, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf blight, Root rot, Powdery mildew, Aphids, Leaf spot
Yellowing leaves, brown spots, white powdery patches, wilting
Copper fungicide, horticultural oils, insecticidal soap