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Nelumbo nucifera 'Alba' / 'White'

Nelumbo nucifera 'Alba' / 'White'

Product number: 645310
Origin: South and Southeast Asia
Latin: Nelumbo nucifera

A fascinating and mysterious plant, due to its ingenious adaptation to the marsh environment. The leaves are large and round, with the petiole in the center. The wonderfully beautiful WHITE flowers at first glance resemble our water lily, but in the center is the typical, flattened receptacle, where seeds develop in cavities.
As a bonus, all parts of the plant are edible: flower, (unripe) seeds, leaf, and thick root!
Easy to grow from seed, see the detailed sowing instructions.

Names:
Latin: Nelumbo nucifera
Dutch: Indian Lotus
Also known as: Sacred Lotus
English: White Lotus

Sowing method: File down the round end of the seed slightly. Place the seeds in plenty of lukewarm water (refresh regularly) until sprouts a few centimeters long appear. Note: not all seeds will germinate; remove non-germinating seeds. Put clay-like soil into a waterproof pot at least 30cm in diameter, filling to 10cm below the rim. Plant 1 or more seeds in the soil and pour water to 5cm above the soil level. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot; move outdoors from June onwards. Do not use artificial fertilizer. In winter: cool and bright.

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