White Lotus seeds

White Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera – white variety) is a sacred and stunning aquatic plant known for its large, fragrant, white flowers, often symbolizing purity and peace in many cultures. Growing white lotus from seeds at home is possible with patience and proper care—especially in water gardens, ponds, or containers.

✅ Key Features of White Lotus
Feature Details
🌼 Botanical Name Nelumbo nucifera (White cultivar)
🌸 Common Name White Lotus, Sacred Lotus
🪷 Plant Type Aquatic perennial
📏 Height 2–5 feet tall (depending on container/pond size)
🌿 Leaf Size Large, round leaves (up to 1.5 ft wide)
🕒 Days to Germinate 5–15 days (with scarification)
⏳ Bloom Time 4–6 months from sowing (flowers in warm season)

🌱 How to Grow White Lotus from Seeds
🔹 1. Seed Preparation
Scarify the seed: Rub the hard outer shell gently on a file/sandpaper until the inner white core is just visible.

Soak in water (room temperature) for germination

Seeds swell and sprout in 3–10 days

Change water daily to prevent rot

🔹 2. Transplanting to Soil
After 2 leaves appear:

Transfer to a wide container (10–12 inch depth or more)

Fill with clay soil + compost (avoid peat/cocopeat)

Submerge in 5–8 inches of water

📝 Use tubs, earthen pots, cement tanks, or balcony ponds

🌿 Care Tips
Care Aspect Tip
☀️ Sunlight 6–8 hours full sun daily (essential for blooming)
💧 Water Depth Keep 4–8 inches above soil; increase as plant grows
🌡️ Temperature 25–35°C ideal for growth and flowering
🌱 Fertilizer Add slow-release fertilizer balls every 3–4 weeks once established
✂️ Maintenance Remove yellow leaves; keep water clean