Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Laxmi lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. Water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus (Nelumbo) are jewels of the aquatic world. They and closely related lotus flowers are rooted in soil, emerging above the water surface, appearing as if floating. The flowers are round and centered around a radial notch. The plants are symbolic in ancient and modern times, celebrated for their beauty, and immortalized in art and religion. Many water lilies and lotuses are easy to grow and reward the gardener with fragrant and sumptuous blossoms from June until October. Both plants are best planted in spring. Water lilies start faster and typically have a faster growth rate than lotus, which are notoriously slow to start and need warmth and plenty of suns to flower. While most water lilies are grown outdoors, you can grow small varieties of these plants in containers indoors. The keys to success with these plants are providing plenty of light, sufficient water, and keeping the water relatively clean How to Grow Lotus File, sand, or nick the seeds so water can easily penetrate. Carefully go through the outer layer to the cream-colored inside. Sand either the side or rounded end, however doing the end helps it sprout faster. Drop your seeds into warm water in a clear container and set them on a sunny windowsill to germinate. Keeping the water warm and clean will ensure a quick sprout. Seeds will sprout in a week.
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