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lotus question
I am soon to receive a bowl lotus. Has anyone here had any experience with
this type of lotus? I want to plant it in a container on my deck. I live in North Carolina and am wondering if it is OK to place it outside at this time or should I wait until it warms up a bit more. Any other advice would be appreciated also. |
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Do you know the zones your bowl lotus is listed for? k30a |
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It's hardy to zone 5.
"K30a" wrote in message ... Do you know the zones your bowl lotus is listed for? k30a |
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It's hardy to zone 5
Now what zone are you? hmmm, then I think the next question is 'do you know what its growing conditions were before it comes to you?' As in, was it in a greenhouse? You'll want to match its current conditions to your current conditions. If it was in a greenhouse you would want to slowly prepare it for life outside. Give it a few hours a day to get used to the change. Don't rush. I am zone 7 and my zone 5 lotus, (also a deck dweller) doesn't begin to show life until May and I still have to be watchful of night conditions if I don't want the first few leaves to get bitten. (I'll stick a clean peanut butter jar over the emerging leaves at night.) k30a |
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Thanks for the info. I am also zone 7. It's been in the 70's here during
the day and not dropping past the lower 40's at night. I am keeping an eye on the extended forecast though. Do you leave your lotus on the deck year round or do you move it in somewhere for the winter? "K30a" wrote in message ... It's hardy to zone 5 Now what zone are you? hmmm, then I think the next question is 'do you know what its growing conditions were before it comes to you?' As in, was it in a greenhouse? You'll want to match its current conditions to your current conditions. If it was in a greenhouse you would want to slowly prepare it for life outside. Give it a few hours a day to get used to the change. Don't rush. I am zone 7 and my zone 5 lotus, (also a deck dweller) doesn't begin to show life until May and I still have to be watchful of night conditions if I don't want the first few leaves to get bitten. (I'll stick a clean peanut butter jar over the emerging leaves at night.) k30a |
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Ande wrote Do you leave your lotus on the deck year
round or do you move it in somewhere for the winter? I leave it on the deck. It is in a fairly large container between a container of black rush and marsh marigold and a container of cat tails. This is its third year. First year I planted the seed and got pads on the surface of the water. Second year it sent up pads on the water and a few arial leaves. This year it should send up a flower!! k30a |
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I am soon to receive a bowl lotus. Has anyone here had any experience with
this type of lotus? I have not heard of bowl lotus....Is it the same as teacup lotus ....a VERY small lotus? If so I am told they are extremely diffacult to grow. Jerri http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond |
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Hi Jerri, I believe the bowl lotus is probably different from a teacup. I'm
not possitive though. The bowl lotus is supposed to have a leaf span of about 9". They are supposed to be easy to grow and hardy to zone 5. From what I have learned they originated in China and got their name because they are small enough to be grown in bowls. I have been told that they can be grown well in a 10" pot. This is my first attempt at lotus and I was trying to gather as much info as possible to make sure I do a good job. "Jerrispond" wrote in message ... I am soon to receive a bowl lotus. Has anyone here had any experience with this type of lotus? I have not heard of bowl lotus....Is it the same as teacup lotus ....a VERY small lotus? If so I am told they are extremely diffacult to grow. Jerri http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond |
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The bowl lotus is supposed to have a leaf span ofabout 9"
I think then that my chawan basu and baby doll would fit into that catagory....both very easy to grow....They are my 2 favorite lotus of the 6 different kinds I have.....Jerri http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond |
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I am in Zone 6. I will be receiving a lotus soon. This is my first lotus. Any
tips anyone can share?? Thanks, Sacha In article , "ande" writes: Subject: lotus question From: "ande" Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:39:16 -0500 Thanks for the info. I am also zone 7. It's been in the 70's here during the day and not dropping past the lower 40's at night. I am keeping an eye on the extended forecast though. Do you leave your lotus on the deck year round or do you move it in somewhere for the winter? "K30a" wrote in message ... It's hardy to zone 5 Now what zone are you? hmmm, then I think the next question is 'do you know what its growing conditions were before it comes to you?' As in, was it in a greenhouse? You'll want to match its current conditions to your current conditions. If it was in a greenhouse you would want to slowly prepare it for life outside. Give it a few hours a day to get used to the change. Don't rush. I am zone 7 and my zone 5 lotus, (also a deck dweller) doesn't begin to show life until May and I still have to be watchful of night conditions if I don't want the first few leaves to get bitten. (I'll stick a clean peanut butter jar over the emerging leaves at night.) k30a |
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