Sacred Water Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
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Sacred Water Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) este o plantă perenă aquatice originează din pârghii de est și sud-est Asia, inclusiv regiuni precum Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodja, China, India și Vietnam. Această plantă este cunoscută pentru valorile sălbatici sale, precum și pentru părțiile sale cuvântești, care includ flori, frunze, rădăcini, semințe și stempe. Este bogată în lumină și medie de sustrat, de la zahar la teriu mare, având o grijală de 4-8. Sacred Water Lotus poate crește până la o înălțime de 1 metru și este adesea găsit în habitaturi precum Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodja, China Central-Nordic, China Central-Sudetic, China Sud-Est, Himalaya Mic, Hainan, India, Iran, Japonia, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Sunda Mici, Malaya, Manchuria, Myanmar, Nepal, Nova Ginea, Caucase de Nord, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Filipine, Primorye, Queensland, Rusia Europeană de Sud, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Ucraina și Vietnam. Caracteristicile sale distinctivă sunt frunzele sale mari care se îndreaptă spre suprafața apei și flori stricte care apar adesea în culori vibrante precum albastru sau alb.
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What is Sacred Water Lotus?
Sacred Water Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) este o plantă perenă aquatice originează din pârghii de est și sud-est Asia, inclusiv regiuni precum Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodja, China, India și Vietnam.
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VCultivare
Cultivare
Sacred Water Lotus thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a sandy or clay environment. It requires ample water for cultivation, making it ideal for ponds or large water features. The plant is hardy in temperate regions with zones 4-8, but its native range spans across Asia and parts of Europe and Australia, indicating adaptability within these conditions. For best growth, provide full sun to partial shade. Regular watering is essential; however, ensure the soil remains moist rather than waterlogged. Propagation can be done through seeds or division of tubers in early spring.
Light
8/10
Water
Water
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Sacred Water Lotus for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple water garden to grow Sacred Water Lotus as a beginner.
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What you'll need
A large container, aquatic plant fertilizer, and some Sacred Water Lotus rhizomes.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring when the water temperature is above 68°F (20°C).
- 3
Soil and container prep
Use a container at least 30 cm deep with a mix of loam, sand, and clay soil. Ensure good drainage.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Place the rhizomes horizontally on the soil surface, covering them lightly with about 2.5 cm of soil.
- 5
First two weeks
Keep the water level low to prevent rotting and ensure the plant establishes roots.
- 6
Ongoing care
Maintain a consistent water depth (30-90 cm) and fertilize every 4-6 weeks. Remove dead leaves and flowers regularly.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune stems to maintain shape, remove spent blooms, and harvest edible parts as needed.
- 8
Common mistakes
Over-fertilizing, planting too deep, not providing enough water depth, neglecting to prune, and using unsuitable containers.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRootSeedStem
Edible uses: Coffee
Other uses:Fragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe1 region
native (1)Russia
Asia13 regions
native (13)CambodiaChinaIndiaIranJapanLaosMyanmarNepalPakistanPhilippinesSouth KoreaSri LankaThailand
Broader regions
native:Northern Territory, Primorye, Malaya, New Guinea, Queensland, Amur, East Himalaya, Hainan, Jawa, Khabarovsk, Lesser Sunda Is.
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