
Nelumbo nucifera red
sacred lotus red
Description
Nelumbo nucifera red, commonly known as the Red Lotus, is an aquatic plant revered for its beauty and cultural significance, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism. It features large, round, floating leaves and magnificent, cup-shaped, red flowers that rise above the water's surface. The flowers are striking in color. This plant is a perennial, with rhizomes growing in the mud at the bottom of ponds or lakes. It thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure. For cultivation, plant the rhizomes in a container with heavy soil and ensure the container is submerged in water. Provide plenty of sunlight for optimal flower production.
Description
Nelumbo nucifera red, commonly known as the Red Lotus, is an aquatic plant revered for its beauty and cultural significance, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism. It features large, round, floating leaves and magnificent, cup-shaped, red flowers that rise above the water's surface. The flowers are striking in color. This plant is a perennial, with rhizomes growing in the mud at the bottom of ponds or lakes. It thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure. For cultivation, plant the rhizomes in a container with heavy soil and ensure the container is submerged in water. Provide plenty of sunlight for optimal flower production.