Care Guide:

Name: Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

Season: Summer and monsoon bloomers

Type: Aquatic perennial

Soil Needs: Heavy loam/clay soil enriched with Talking Soil for nutrition

Light Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

Watering: Keep water level just above leaves; never allow tubers to dry

Best Pot/Bed: Wide terracotta tubs, cement troughs, or bio-fiber aquatic containers

Propagation: Rhizomes/tubers planted in soil underwater

Special Care Tip: Remove old leaves; never let water stagnate completely; mulch in cold regions

Uses/Benefits: Sacred flower, pollinator-friendly, edible seeds and roots, ornamental ponds

Pests/Diseases: Aphids and leaf miners (wash gently or use neem oil spray)

Adding Talking Soil: Keeps tubers strong, supports bigger flowers, and nourishes aquatic ecosystems naturally