Nedra/Lotus question
I almost hate to ask this question with so many of you still waiting for
your ponds to thaw, but my lotus got a jump on me: I was planning on transplanting it, but it started to grow before I got to it. I have about 20 or so new aerial leaves at this time. I stuffed about 4 of the 1 inch pieces of "fruit tree spikes" into the pot, but the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. I had this problem last year, but don't remember how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? There are no fish in the pot, just the plant. Also, I got ZIP for flowers last year - lots of leaves, no flowers (although the plant had flowers the year I purchased it). All suggestions welcomed at this point. I think it's too late to transplant it into a bigger pot, but I'll try if needed. TIA, Lee |
Nedra/Lotus question
Hi Lee,
I don't remember what or how your lotus is planted. I wouldn't try to divide it since it is already growing. You can transplant to a larger container though.... just keep the lotus covered with water as you do the following: put the plant in a whiskey barrel planter and gently lift it out and up into the water. Have the larger container ready to receive the lotus. If you can put bricks or a concrete block in the whiskey barrel FIRST - something to set the plant on I would just leave it there for the season. I would plan on dividing this fall. This is a job you can do while kneeling beside the w. barrel. The lotus will be very heavy.... so, take care of your back. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Lee Brouillet" wrote in message ... I almost hate to ask this question with so many of you still waiting for your ponds to thaw, but my lotus got a jump on me: I was planning on transplanting it, but it started to grow before I got to it. I have about 20 or so new aerial leaves at this time. I stuffed about 4 of the 1 inch pieces of "fruit tree spikes" into the pot, but the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. I had this problem last year, but don't remember how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? There are no fish in the pot, just the plant. Also, I got ZIP for flowers last year - lots of leaves, no flowers (although the plant had flowers the year I purchased it). All suggestions welcomed at this point. I think it's too late to transplant it into a bigger pot, but I'll try if needed. TIA, Lee |
Nedra/Lotus question
"Lee Brouillet" wrote in message
the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? Probably the Ironite, as green veins are a sign on other plants as lacking iron. How's the pH? If it is high it makes it harder for the plant to take up Iron. ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
Nedra/Lotus question
I was thinking in terms of moving it to a (much) larger pot, then
"sacrificing" the current pot by cutting it away, down to the bottom. I don't think that would make much difference, as the old bottom would be right on the new bottom. Then I could just add some more dirt. The darn thing just got away from me: I had about 3 weeks between no leaves and new leaves. . . Lee "Nedra" wrote in message ink.net... Hi Lee, I don't remember what or how your lotus is planted. I wouldn't try to divide it since it is already growing. You can transplant to a larger container though.... just keep the lotus covered with water as you do the following: put the plant in a whiskey barrel planter and gently lift it out and up into the water. Have the larger container ready to receive the lotus. If you can put bricks or a concrete block in the whiskey barrel FIRST - something to set the plant on I would just leave it there for the season. I would plan on dividing this fall. This is a job you can do while kneeling beside the w. barrel. The lotus will be very heavy.... so, take care of your back. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Lee Brouillet" wrote in message ... I almost hate to ask this question with so many of you still waiting for your ponds to thaw, but my lotus got a jump on me: I was planning on transplanting it, but it started to grow before I got to it. I have about 20 or so new aerial leaves at this time. I stuffed about 4 of the 1 inch pieces of "fruit tree spikes" into the pot, but the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. I had this problem last year, but don't remember how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? There are no fish in the pot, just the plant. Also, I got ZIP for flowers last year - lots of leaves, no flowers (although the plant had flowers the year I purchased it). All suggestions welcomed at this point. I think it's too late to transplant it into a bigger pot, but I'll try if needed. TIA, Lee |
Nedra/Lotus question
OK, Liquid Ironite it is. I hadn't checked the pH, as I only think of that
being important with the fish (I should correct my thinking, huh?) It fills with rain water, so it should be neutral/low neutral. I'll check it when I get home. It grows so fast, I think it just kinda outstrips its nutrient source. Lee "~ jan" wrote in message s.com... "Lee Brouillet" wrote in message the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? Probably the Ironite, as green veins are a sign on other plants as lacking iron. How's the pH? If it is high it makes it harder for the plant to take up Iron. ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
Nedra/Lotus question
Lee, You will find that the "live" parts of your lotus will be on the
bottom (at least it is here in Missouri!). So, I better revise my directions. In our cold temps the lotuses dive downward to the bottom of the pot. So, after cutting away the old pot, I would peel some of the dead lotus from the top. This will leave your "live" lotus on the top and better able to soak up the sunshine. If this isn't clear just post back and tell me. I'm not really thinking all that clearly .. worried about Nathan and Mike. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Lee Brouillet" wrote in message ... I was thinking in terms of moving it to a (much) larger pot, then "sacrificing" the current pot by cutting it away, down to the bottom. I don't think that would make much difference, as the old bottom would be right on the new bottom. Then I could just add some more dirt. The darn thing just got away from me: I had about 3 weeks between no leaves and new leaves. . . Lee "Nedra" wrote in message ink.net... Hi Lee, I don't remember what or how your lotus is planted. I wouldn't try to divide it since it is already growing. You can transplant to a larger container though.... just keep the lotus covered with water as you do the following: put the plant in a whiskey barrel planter and gently lift it out and up into the water. Have the larger container ready to receive the lotus. If you can put bricks or a concrete block in the whiskey barrel FIRST - something to set the plant on I would just leave it there for the season. I would plan on dividing this fall. This is a job you can do while kneeling beside the w. barrel. The lotus will be very heavy.... so, take care of your back. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "Lee Brouillet" wrote in message ... I almost hate to ask this question with so many of you still waiting for your ponds to thaw, but my lotus got a jump on me: I was planning on transplanting it, but it started to grow before I got to it. I have about 20 or so new aerial leaves at this time. I stuffed about 4 of the 1 inch pieces of "fruit tree spikes" into the pot, but the leaves are looking a little anemic . . . i.e., they're green, but kinda yellowish in the middle, with only the veins being green. I had this problem last year, but don't remember how I fixed it. Liquid Ironite? Miracle Grow? There are no fish in the pot, just the plant. Also, I got ZIP for flowers last year - lots of leaves, no flowers (although the plant had flowers the year I purchased it). All suggestions welcomed at this point. I think it's too late to transplant it into a bigger pot, but I'll try if needed. TIA, Lee |
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