sacred lotus
Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 10
Flowers:
Yellow (double) Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green,yellow
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering for a sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst') should happen every 3-7 days, depending on the season. During the summer months, when temperatures are warm and sunny, you should water your sacred lotus more often. During the cooler and wetter winter months, you should water your sacred lotus about once every 7 days. The amount of water given should always be enough to keep the soil and roots of the plant moist, but not waterlogged.
sunlight
The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst') grows best in full sun, meaning it should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Depending on the season and time of day, this amount of sunlight may vary slightly. In general, the plant should receive full sun during mid-morning to mid-afternoon when the sun's rays are strongest, and receive some light for the remaining hours as the sun rises and sets.
pruning
The best time for pruning sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst') is in the late fall or winter after all of the leaves have dropped. This species of lotus can be heavily pruned, so you can prune as much of the dead plant material, stalks, and leaves as you like. For maximum health and flowering however, a light pruning of the leaves and stems is recommended. If some stalks don't look like they are producing flowers, lightly prune them back.
