How to Care for Nelumbo nucifera
Korean name: 연꽃
A beautiful flower that blooms above water, also a symbol of Buddhism. It can be grown in ponds or small water bodies and blooms vibrantly in summer.
Key facts
- Category: Aquatic plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: outdoors
- Native to: Asia
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
- Flower meaning: Purity, nobility
- Traits: aquatic, summer flower, Buddhist symbol, beautiful flower
Care Guide
- Light: Requires more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Watering: Always keep the water submerged.
- Soil: Clay soil in a pot submerged in water
- Temperature: 18~35°C
- Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer for aquatic plants in spring to summer
Common questions
How often should you water Nelumbo nucifera?
Always keep the water submerged. Roughly every 1 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Nelumbo nucifera?
It likes Requires more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. You can grow it outdoors. Use Clay soil in a pot submerged in water.
Is Nelumbo nucifera safe around pets?
No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
Is Nelumbo nucifera good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~35°C. Fertilise Slow-release fertilizer for aquatic plants in spring to summer.