Dragonfly Aquatics Blog

2010 Lotus

In March we begin harvesting the lotus tubers for the 2010 season. In the next couple weeks most varieties will be available for shipping to planting zones 10, 9 and 8. Lotus tubers are pulled while they are still dormant. The lotus tubers we sell at Dragonfly Aquatics have at least three or more growing [...]

Continue reading...

Fall & Winter Care of Lotus

As the lotus leaves begin to turn brown, the lotus is beginning to go dormant for the winter. Do not cut off the leaves; allow them to die back naturally. At this point, it is safe to cut them off above the water line. You do not want water getting down the hollow green stem [...]

Continue reading...

Lotus Care

Those who have lotus are now enjoying the sun loving water plant that thrives in hot weather and high humidity.  The unique lotuses are hardy water plants that can be wintered over even in the coldest of climates.   Caring for your lotus as the season comes to an end is important.  You want to cut [...]

Continue reading...

Achieving Pond Nirvana – Six Plants For Your Pond

There are five different types of plants that you will want to add to your pond to provide beauty and help you achieve an ecological balance in your water garden.   Submerged Plants Submerged plants such as Anacharis, Vallisneria, Cabomba, Hornwort and Red Ludwigia remove nutrients from the water so algae can’t thrive. Submerged plants do [...]

Continue reading...

Pictures of Planting Lotus

   Use a container that is shallow and wide. Dwarf varieties, such as ‘Chawan Basu’ and ‘Momo Botan’ should be planted in containers at least 24 inches in diameter with a depth of 10-12 inches.  Your regular size lotus do best in containers that are 3 feet in diameter.  Planting lotus in smaller containers crowds them, resulting  in fewer [...]

Continue reading...

Lotus

Lotus are grown for their magnificent flowers, food and medicine.  They are revered as a symbol of spiritual perfection.  When grown in a pond, lotus are best contained in pots that prevent their tubers from running rampant throughout your water garden.  They can overtake other plants if not contained in a pot.  Lotus cultivars are available [...]

Continue reading...