How To Grow Bonsai Lotus Seeds In Water

Germinating lotus seeds are notorious for rotting right under your nose.
How to grow bonsai lotus seeds in water. No matter how you keep the water warm you ll need to replace the water frequently in order to keep bacteria away from the seed. Use a sharp knife to cut off the seed coat on the top 2 3 mm then put it in a container pour some water on it and soak it in the water for 2 3 days. After expansion take out the seeds and plant them in a flowerpot then move them into a large water tank fill them with 3 4cm deep. A bowl that is at least 6 inches deep and at least 12 inches wide provides enough room for a lotus rhizome to be submerged so the plant s flower and leaves float on the water s surface.
The first new leaves of the lotus float on the surface of the water while older ones are raised in the air. They have beautiful ornamental seed heads that are used in the florist trade. They prefer warm weather and will start to grow once the water temperature has risen above 70 degrees. You can plant fresh lotus seeds with skin.
You will begin to see the seed swelling within several hours. Be patient with them in the spring as they are late to emerge. But wait just like a baby it needs your caring for and attention. Change the water daily to keep the environment clean for the seed.