muffin,

I just don't have an answer for you - sorry though
that your plant didn't make it through

Nedra

Backyard Pond:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
Lotus Pond:
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

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Aww Gee Whiz, BV ... you always say that ... Thanks sweetie!
Anyway it sounds like you have covered all the bases... plus.

One thing - Lotuses are a tough plant... except for the growing
points ;-) Once established they are practically indestructible.

hmmmph,, then why did mine die over the winter?
it was growing last fall, & was sink in 3 feet of water over the winter