American lotus
Nelumbo lutea
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 10
Flowers:
Pale yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) needs to be watered about twice a week during its growing season, spring to fall. When watering, drench the plant until water runs out of the bottom of the pot or the pond edge. Water should reach a depth of 2 or 3 inches. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings, but never let it become bone dry. During the winter, water the plant only once a month.
sunlight
American lotus require full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours a day of direct, unfiltered sunlight. The optimum time to expose them to sunlight is between 10am and 4pm. This mid-day period allows the American lotus to absorb the maximum amount of sunlight and to benefit from its solar energy. Additionally, while they can thrive in bright shade, they need strong, direct sunlight to flourish in the long run.
pruning
American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) should be pruned throughout the growing season, with the heaviest pruning done in late winter or early spring. Pruning will encourage growth, especially after the leaves and flowers have died back for the season. Prune off dead or damaged portions of the plant and remove any crossing branches that compete for light. Once established, American lotus may only require minimal pruning to maintain health and shape. Additionally, pruning can be used to control the size of the plant and its overall structure.
