Tip #10: Sacred Lotus
The sacred lotus stands as a breathtaking aquatic centerpiece, consistently boasting some of the most magnificent and historically revered blooms in the entire botanical world. These highly vigorous water plants aggressively push enormous, multi-petaled blossoms measuring up to twelve inches wide high above the surface of the water alongside gigantic, parasol-like green leaves. Cultivating these distinct plants with large flowers is highly achievable for home gardeners; you can grow them effortlessly in sealed patio containers, large galvanized tubs, or dedicated backyard water gardens. You must plant the fragile, banana-shaped tubers strictly horizontally in heavy clay loam and carefully submerge them in shallow water located in a bright, exceedingly full-sun environment. Heavy fertilization utilizing specialized aquatic plant nutrient tablets during the peak hot summer months provides the tremendous biological energy needed to sustain their immense physical growth. The resulting architectural blooms instantly transform any simple water feature into an exotic outdoor sanctuary.
