Growing the Indian lotus flower

Win or buy seeds

As soon as a faded lotus flower drops its leaves, the hemispherical seed pod appears. Clearly visible green seeds ripen in several recesses arranged in a circle. When these have turned dark brown and dried, they can be removed.

Those who do not have access to a flowering plant can order the seeds of the Indian lotus flower in an online shop all year round. A bag with about eight seeds costs approx. four euros.

Sowing is possible at any time

The seeds are in the house Growing trays sown and germinated under controlled conditions. That's why she can sowing can in principle be carried out on any day of the year. However, experts recommend starting cultivation in spring or autumn.

Instructions for sowing seeds

The different seed suppliers on the market give slightly different instructions for sowing. Follow this with purchased seeds. Otherwise, the following procedure has proven itself:

1. Soak the seeds of the Indian lotus flower in warm water for 24 hours.
2. Then scratch the seeds with a sharp knife or roughen them with a nail arrow until a small hole is visible.
3. Fill one or more growing trays with pond soil as required.
4. Put the seed on the ground and put some more soil over it.
5. Place the seed trays in a light, 20-30 ° C warm location.
6. Keep the soil evenly moist.
7. The first seedlings will appear after a few weeks.

Transfer young plants

As soon as the small plants approx. When you have reached a height of 8 cm, you can put them in larger pots
plants. Make sure that they have the following characteristics:

• a dark color
• round shape
• a depth of 60 cm
• and a diameter of at least 50 cm