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Nelumbo nucifera 'Pink'

Nelumbo nucifera 'Pink'

Product number: 645325
Origin: South and Southeast Asia
Latin: Nelumbo nucifera

Captivating mysterious plant, due to its ingenious adaptation to the swamp environment. The leaves are large and round, with the petiole in the center. The wonderfully beautiful LIGHT PINK flowers at first glance resemble our water lily, but in the center is the typical, flattened receptacle, where the 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.

Nomenclature:
Latin: Nelumbo nucifera
Dutch: Indische Lotus
Also: Heilige lotus
English: Sacred Lotus

Sowing method: Sowing: File the rounded end of the seed slightly, then soak the seeds in plenty of lukewarm water (change regularly) until sprouts a few centimeters long appear. Note: Not all seeds will germinate; remove non-germinated seeds. Fill a waterproof pot, at least 30cm in diameter, with clay-like soil up to 10 cm below the rim. Plant 1 or more seeds in the soil and pour water to 5 cm above the soil level. Place the pot in a warm, bright location, moving it outdoors from June onwards. Do not use artificial fertilizer. In winter: keep cool and light.

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