Growing lotus and why they won't bloom for you.(chatty)

[@ditmagiknietvergeten]

never tastes lotus and I don't have the space to grow them my small pond would be full if I plant it there lol. but now I want lots of lotus. pretty flowers and greenery and eatable to. wow. nice explanation tod. 🖒 kind regards rose 🌹

[@toddstropicals]

Rozanna van der Veen - Honders Yes they are invasive and will take over a small pond if not kept in a container, most Asian markets will have lotus root. We braise it with pork and make soup alot.

[@ditmagiknietvergeten]

Todd's Tropicals I would not mind getting a recipe for that. would you mind if you can spare the time email me that. tjem next time I'm in the city I'll get some lotus roots and make a copyrighted todd meal.

[@ditmagiknietvergeten]

my email is [e-mail] btw just in case the awnser is yes

[@TheJakaranda]

Hi Todd! Do you need the aeration for the water to grow lotus? Or you just add fresh water and fertilizer? Thank you for sharing!

[@toddstropicals]

Marcy *** Yes I flush on occasion and fertilize every 21 day with 10-20-10 and aeration isn't needed they grow in still or slow moving water.

[@seymourbones]

ik this video is super old but i trust your channel, and i started lotus from seed i got secondhand, no idea what kind it is but mystery is fun, good to know ill have to wait a few years for it to bloom haha maybe ill grow some blue lotus tubers online, thanks for this video it was very helpful

[@amritasarkar8437]

my lotus plant is 7 months old..yesterday I had noticed first bud come out..

[@cavemancyproductions]

Wait, what? When you saw the bud, It's been 7 months since you planted a seed or a tuber?

[@dakarahandchacha777]

These are very cool!

[@GreenEasylifeUK]

Wow excellent plant..💚

[@xiaojunliu8835]

Hi Todd, it’s my first year planting space edible lotus. I’m glad I find your video. I’m also growing them in a container, but not sure if the depth of soil and water are correct. What’s the depth of your soil and water? How much would you harvest in order to save enough tuber for next year?

[@toddstropicals]

Save at least two tubers and a depth of 1-2 foot of soil is good, larger the container the bigger the harvest, I'm moving mine to a 110 gallon tub soon as they go dormant.

[@xiaojunliu8835]

Todd's Tropicals thanks a lot :)

[@paulareeveslmt]

Who do you prefer to order your lotus tubers from? I go to a large pond about an hour from where we live in the country to photograph their lotus in bloom, I'd driven by there once years ago and left a note on the door, they were kind enough to return my call and answer. Gorgeous flowers and I love the dried pods. Duckweed for mosquito control, genius! I've never eaten lotus tubers, how do you prepare them? So cool!

[@toddstropicals]

Ten mile creek nursery in Alabama.

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Hi Todd, I was informed Lotus naturally repel mosquito and larvae. I listened to them although a little sceptical lol. I grew a Lotus in one pot as an experiment and left an empty pot next it as a control. Albeit amazed I soon saw the control was overrun with mosquito larvae and the lotus pot had not a single larvae in it. What are your thoughts Todd?

[@toddstropicals]

My thoughts are without treatment lotus tubs are mosquito factories and I use the mosquito dunks in mine, some tadpoles will eat the larvae also www.homedepot.com/p/Summit-12-in-Mosquito-Dunks-6-Pack-110-12/100334779

[@jsunshinejull]

I go for the dunks as well, but mosquitoes tend to go for warmer, more open water where they have options. It could be that the shade/cool generated by just one lotus plant is enough to make *some* difference. Also, they locate stagnant water to breed in by seeing the reflective surface of still water, so putting a 'lid' of foliage on it or adding some water flow to break up that reflection, are minor deterrents.

[@jmha2428]

Hello Todd, i keep hearing to use clay soil but im not quite sure i have any readily available. What is your suggestion, what soil, or soil combination/soil amendments work for you?

[@toddstropicals]

I typically use a product called earthgro topsoil and it works great, but I can't find it where I live now. Someone told me pool filter sand and composted cow manure works but I've not tried it

[@Leeza-G]

Thank you for putting this out. So many of us already ordered and received lotus seeds online. At least we know now what to expect. I’m patient enough to wait for them to flower. I’m going to keep my mini pond pot on a plant heating pad and a plant light for the winter. The leaves are beautiful too. Your knowledge will be so helpful. There is a huge pond near where I live so I’m going to get some duckweed n other aquatic plants to keep in mine. Thank you! 🙏🏽 I subbed to your channel. Do you sell lotus seeds? I would purchase some!

[@toddstropicals]

I never get enough to sell, Ten Mile Creek Nursery could help you out in spring.

[@Leeza-G]

@@toddstropicals Great! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@emilymartinez4456]

Hi Todd, I ordered my seeds online about 3 years ago . I get a lot of pads and some aerial but that’s as far as it gets. I’ve never gotten a flower and wonder if you have any suggestions? Also is there any specific fertilizer you can recommend ?

[@toddstropicals]

I just use a water soluble 20 20 20 at 1/4 strength to 1/2 strength recommended on the package. Mine from seeds never bloomed either, so I ate them.😁

[@mabelersan]

Hi when you mean a large enough container, do you mean the container which holds the soil or the surface area for pond size for leaves to photosynthesis. I hope I asked my question right. Also does water depth matter when planting lotus? Thank you

[@toddstropicals]

mabelersan the soil

[@wheel181]

Okay , Todd... Now I need to grow Lotus! lol! seriously though, I love this! Question... I am in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Can I do this here? I wish I could grow vandas up here without a green house. Watched your Motes haul today. Nice plants! Trying to figure out how to convert my back porch into a grow area I can keep warmer than my house in the winter!

[@toddstropicals]

Lotus grow all the way up into Canada, or our native yellow (N lutea) does.

[@gerripalmer6206]

Hmm very interesting, did you say you have to replant each year? Is there a certain type of soil after they get big. How would you keep them in winter?

[@toddstropicals]

They're hardy here. So as long as tubers don't freeze solid your good.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

ohh it is difficult , i can understand. I am thinking of keeping the plants in just water pond for few weeks may be or until after they develop tubers and then i am thinking of moving them again in soil+water mixture when they are stronger. do you think that will work?

[@toddstropicals]

I think they need to be in soil to form tubers honestly.

[@renitaferreira2258]

I brought the seeds directly from Bangkok when visiting. They grew beautifully, but now they have kind of an algae (thick slimy stuff) that has stifled the plant. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

[@toddstropicals]

Renita Ferreira Maybe try to replant them is all I could say to do or pull algae out and see if they respond. I get that also, its called blanket moss.

[@myhappyplace7861]

Newly subscribed. Interested in this as we have a small (1/2 acre) pond that I think they would be awesome to shade my fish. Thanks for the info. Enjoyed it!

[@toddstropicals]

My Happy Place Just remember they are invasive and will take over a pond, and thats fine if its what you want. And thanks for watching!

[@myhappyplace7861]

Todd's Tropicals if they are kept in pots in the water, will they still take over? I'm not sure how they multiply.

[@toddstropicals]

My Happy Place I think they'd be fine in shallow areas of the pond in round or oval tubs with no holes, square tubs or ones with holes in the bottom would allow the runners to escape. I've seen runner jump out of square containers at Epcot center out by Orlando Fl.

[@reaper661366]

Hi I've been growing my Nelumbo nucifera for about 4 years now. Got a bud from the seed but the flower withered when I for some silly reason placed it into a larger container but ever since it has not produced a single bud and the growth seems kind of weak. Not sure if its because I am not fertilizing it enough or it gets to cold here for that Verity. This year though I will be trying some Nelumbo Lutea and see if I have better luck with this verity.

[@toddstropicals]

Nick S. Yeah some varieties are more free flowering than others. Lutea should bloom like crazy. I'm down sizing mine. Maybe even getting rid of some. Too much work😉👍

[@rhondathayer8737]

Hello Todd! I was searching online for how to winter my lotuses and your video popped up. Very informative. Two questions ; 1st, I live in Georgia, zone 8 and the water will definitely freeze. How do I winter them, bring them indoors? 2nd, I went by advice and have put zebra danios in the pot to keep the mosquitoes at bay. It worked wonderfully however, I didn’t even consider that they would breed like rabbits..😳 I now need to empty the pot and net the “several “ fish out, how do I preserve the plants and replant them?

[@toddstropicals]

As long as the tubers of the lotus don't freeze your good and they'll survive, perhaps move them to a garage with some sort of heat to keep temps above freezing. I'd wait till spring just before the lotus wake up and become actively growing, wash all the mud from the tubers and replant them the way you originally did, maybe share some if you've extras. Just be careful as to not damage or break the growing tips on the tubers. I hope that helps, I also use mosquito dunks available at big box stores for mosquitos... Fish breed like rats.

[@rhondathayer8737]

Yes, I can definitely move them to the garage where they will be protected but, I will still need to get them out to get all the fish out. What is the safest way to remove them temporarily?

[@happygardening6525]

which fertilizer is used by you for the lots of blossoms I like your channel very much please recommend me what I should use ? and from where I have to buy seeds of lotus

[@toddstropicals]

Shivang Garg I use 10 20 10 water soluble fertilizer if just for flowers any type is fine, for food I use organic. The brand I used was Scott's I think. If I buy lotus i buy the tuber not seed, too many bad seed dealers out there. Aliexpress has seed.

[@mehrangerami187]

I plan to grow my lotus in a pond which has a lot of flow. I notice everyone grows them in buckets with almost no flow of water. Will that be a problem? do you change teh water every day to keep the quality of water clear? Thank you. Mehran in San Diego

[@toddstropicals]

Mehran Gerami Fresh water, I think is very important, and with growing in tubs I think a good flush is important....good call! Water quality is important with all plants!

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

hey, i am thinking of buying some portable water heater, like a coil with electric input to warm the water as the temperature in the pond is not that good...do u think its a good idea

[@toddstropicals]

I guess you could, I've heard of some people who do with smaller pond set ups. But being in Florida I've never had to do that so I'm not the best person to ask really. I think it would really depends on the size of the pond if it would be practical to do.

[@ezcnick]

in winter time [I live in Houston TX] can I bring indoor and continue to provide sunlight.... any thought on that

[@toddstropicals]

Nick C Why bring them in if I recall Houston Tx is zone 9a and a bit north of there is zone 8 so with a bit of protection they will be fine outside 😀

[@mrzredbadger7848]

Todd do you sell propagations or seeds of any of your plants?

[@toddstropicals]

MrzRedbadger Yes, I sure do, no seeds usually for lotus I do sell tubers in spring, and tropical waterlilys, and next year I may have some frankincense & myrrh trees for sale also

[@biswabhusanmangaraj6086]

Very beautiful

[@cassieschell8167]

Well shit.... I bought mine online... They're giving me plenty of leafs I guess you call them? My kids call them lilly pads 🤣🤷 but I've only had them for going on 2 months and I live in West Texas so it's hot desert type of weather, because of that I keep them indoors but in the window so they get plenty of sun, but I'm worried the glass acts as a magnifying glass and will burn them because a few of the ones closest to the window end up turning a dark brown them it sinks to the bottom of my bucket.... These flowers hold a special deep meaning to one and I've NEVER seen one in person so this is my first time doing so, I want to know what they smell like, what they feel like, I have to get this before I die which may be coming sooner than expected... Where do I get seeds that are guaranteed to bloom? And how do I have them bloom in the dry, West Texas heat and wind?? I'm patient so IDC how long they take

[@toddstropicals]

They're hardy, you can grow them outdoors in Texas as long as they don't freeze solid in winter. They need at least 4-6 hours sun to bloom. Fertilize every 21 days with 10 10 10 or miracle grow works too just use 1/2 strength. The more full sun the better they grow and bloom... The blooms smell like root beer to me.

[@sriganeshayapa3018]

Thanks for your saggations about the fertilizer sir thanks a lot 🙏 I am from India jai Shree Krishna 🙏

[@jsunshinejull]

Honestly, my only goals are the visual structure of the foliage and the additional cover for my livestock, and I don't mind mine not blooming. Not really that into the flowers...

[@tomtinaclausen2672]

Hi Todd, i have fishers in with my lotus otherwise I’ll have a million mosquitoes. What do you recommend i use to fertilize my lotus?

[@toddstropicals]

Whatever the recommended fertilizer is I guess,I've never used fish I just put duck weed or a water fern and it forms a thick mat and mosquito larvae can't push their breathing apparatus through it.

[@danielsmith336]

There is a lotus grower named Tanavy Khuon on KZbin who has mosquito fish in all of her lotus containers and she uses both miracle grow and osmocote in her videos. If those don't feel safe to you, koi pond suppliers sell fertilizer tablets that are safely used in ponds with expensive koi. Just go to one of the lotus retailer/koi pond plant websites and see what fertilizers they offer for sale. Those will be fish safe if used properly. The important thing in regards to fish safety appears to be to force the fertilizer into the root zone so that it is concentrated in the soil rather than the water. Because lotuses are heavy feeders, this has to be repeated every few weeks during the growing season.

[@Klongcom]

Thanks for your value video

[@toddstropicals]

Klong15.com Thank you for watching!

[@annasoucek6407]

I didn’t know you could eat them. Do you have a video on how to plant the tubers ?

[@toddstropicals]

Planting tubers are in a play list I made for waterlilys and lotus.

[@natyanjalikbharatanatyam7060]

Thank you for this informational video Todd! I started my first lotus plant from a tuber. I can see it’s growth already. Started on April 28th here in California. Can’t wait to see it bloom. I love the flowers but also love eating the roots. You can make curried lotus root and potatoes.😊 Also, we can make wick from the stem of the flowers to burn oil lamps. I would love to see your blooms. Thanks again. 😊

[@toddstropicals]

That's awesome, I am more or less getting out of growing them due to health issues. It's hard for me to take care of the large ones. So I just have the mini lotus now and waterlily.

[@natyanjalikbharatanatyam7060]

@@toddstropicals, take care! Good vibes and thoughts for your speedy recovery. Stay strong friend.

[@paulareeveslmt]

P.S. The pond I go to is in Iowa so apparently they over winter well in the right conditions. Wonder how I'd over winter if I grew them in tubs?

[@aelysdromard516]

I live in Europe... Do you have any recommendations to buy seeds somewhere? I can't find them in local market at all... So if you have good results with some online seeds I would be very interested!! Thanks in advance :)

[@rallekralle11]

here are a couple sellers i can vouch for: www.ebay.com/itm/Nelumbo-Nucifera-6-Seeds-Sacred-Lotus-Flower/184034736819?hash=item2ad9533ab3:g:Z4gAAOSwnO1dzAiN www.ebay.com/itm/Nelumbo-nucifera-The-Sacred-Lotus-5-Large-Fresh-Seeds/311826705731?hash=item489a51ed43:g:B~MAAOSwv0dcRW37 probably not varieties bred for blooming, but whatever

[@trudyisaacs840]

The addition of dragonfly larvae to your water gardens will do a lot to keep the mosquitoes from flourishing. In their nymph stage (which can last up to 4 years), they are voracious eaters of mosquito larvae. I had them in my patio pond last year, and no mosquitoes to be found. And there is a huge pond less than 1/10th of a mile from my house. So mosquito dunk, duckweed, and dragonfly larvae, are all great ways to combat mosquitoes naturally. As are fish, if your water feature is suitable for them. Mine is only 30 gallons, and I live in Florida. Fish would boil in there.🙁

[@toddstropicals]

Trudy Isaacs I have oodles of dragonflies one of my faves!😉👍

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Hi Trudy, I have fish currently in my chilly bin outside because I haven't been able to build my new pond since we moved to the new house. But I live in a region of the world where in summer we get to anywhere between 47 and 53 degrees celsius. I can assure you any fish in your pond would be fine. Just add some clay to the inside of the pond to regulate the temperature for your little fishes. That said with a chilly bin being adequate I would imagine a large clay pot would also do the job lol. 😆👍

[@stephaniebach__12-24]

I planted my seeds in the mud a few days after they started to sprout but kept it in the water is that too early to plant the seed or do you have to wait till there’s actually white roots coming from it?

[@toddstropicals]

It should be fine, I've done the same with N lutea the American native lotus. As long as they don't freeze they'll grow like weeds.

[@stephaniebach__12-24]

Todd's Tropicals Thank you

[@ngengnhoy2902]

Mr you grow your lotus in a container looks great I live in Texas don’t have clays nothing but sand in winter in did freeze will kill its or not .i love plants can you tell how to grow in Asia market will sale the tube same time

[@toddstropicals]

The Asian market lotus won't grow, they cut all viable growing tips and I think they're irradiated also and that stops them from growing. But all lotus are edible so I just make sure to buy types with bigger tubers from the nursery like Mrs Perry D Slocum lotus is one that has a good size tuber and we eat it and it has nice flowers too.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Hey there, I live in sweden and i usually have cloudy weather here, do u think i should buy some special lamp for lotus plant?

[@toddstropicals]

No, I think you'd get enough light for them to bloom in summer... But if you wanted to it's not going to hurt the plant, the more light the better.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

@@toddstropicals hey , thanks for replying. Do you recommend a good lamp? i mean does it have to be a particular wavelength, etc?

[@novalynnleilashea]

@@shwetakuvalekar8691 I’ll bet that the GE LED full spectrum grow light attached to one of those clip lamps with a wide silver rim would work great.

[@jerrysugarav]

I looked through your videos but didn't see a video on how to set them up initially. Do you have one on what I need to put in the pot/water to get them started?

[@toddstropicals]

All you need is a tub of mud basically. A large tub and topsoil and water, slide the tuber into it and let it grow... Very easy to grow lotus.

[@toddstropicals]

I thought I did a lotus potting video...

[@jerrysugarav]

@@toddstropicals thank you! I'm excited to try my luck!

[@maryakramer76]

So sorry if you have covered this before but how do you apply the 20 10 20 fertilizer thanks

[@toddstropicals]

Two ways early on in growth I make a weak solution and just pour in and later on when around five standing leaves form I either just dump full strength right in (1 tbsp) every 21 days or make a paper packet and push into the soil.

[@smylulula]

Summary 1. Seed not from unknow online source 2. big container 3. fertilize for 21 days for bloom * no blooming the first year 4. mosquito control 5. repot every year 6. tuber editable

[@sunriseshell]

1. If you want a specific vareity get tubers because like many seeded plants only vegatative (root) cuttings are the actual variety while seed will be an unknown variant.

[@shalinisonawane3242]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@janedoe-yw2jp]

What size container pond do I need to grow lotus? Is 21x11 big enough?

[@toddstropicals]

For micro 10 inch and up. 21 x 11 would be okay but I think 11 inches is a little shallow for lotus, a small to micro might do okay in that size.

[@JessikaBrust]

Thanks for this wealth of information. I'm growing my first lotus this year, Nymphaea Colorado. It was doing fantastic until the neighborhood raccoons decided they had an appetite for lotus tuber. What do you do to prevent pests?

[@toddstropicals]

Jessika Brust I have raccoon raids myself! They turn over pots looking for fish, but sorry no fish, they go elsewhere now.

[@JessikaBrust]

See, I used to have fish in there. The raccoons chewed on them and put them back dead. They keep coming back, and now that there are no fish, they attempt to dig up the tuber, and shred any and all growth it had. So what you're saying is, all you have to do is not have fish...?

[@toddstropicals]

Jessika Brust Yeah that's an issue there, maybe theres an animal repellent available? Here they don't bother to much anymore since I told the neighbor to quit feeding them and my dog Elvis they're afraid of him so racoons stay away pretty much now.

[@kiranmahavratayajula]

@jessika, Nymphaea Colorado, is not lotus. It is a water lilly. If you are growing it in a container, you can plant them in a deeper container, where it is difficult for raccoons to dig it out. Water lilies can grow upto at the depth of 6 feet and with full sunlight.

[@sriganeshayapa3018]

Namasta sir I am from India your Garden is too good plez tel me what type of sand I have to use for the lotus pound 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@toddstropicals]

I just use garden topsoil.

[@annasoucek6407]

Mr Todd, I would love to buy some water lily and water lotus tubers, I live in Northern California, can you direct me to proper place or online? Many thanks

[@toddstropicals]

There's a bunch out there, Ten Mile creek for lotus, pond megastore is good Bergen watergarden... Just Google waterlilys or lotus for sale they'll pop up..

[@sandhyakala]

Sir can you please guide about container size for growing lotus and water soil ratio.

[@toddstropicals]

Look at some of my newer videos, on lotus. It's all there.

[@karenconyers8531]

Thank you for this. I was wondering why mine didnt flower. Planted them back in May so it's only been a few months. I ordered my seeds from Amazon and I looked up on youtube to put the seed in water for a few days to let it sprout before planting. My lily pads keep dying though. And my water keeps turning green and bubbly. Do I need to get an algae eater in my pot? I know the water is stagnant so....

[@toddstropicals]

I don't add fish in with lotus myself, sometimes seeds will bloom the following season after planting, they need to form tubers to bloom

[@toddstropicals]

Just over flow the tub with water if anything.

[@AngelaSchansAuthor]

how do you eat them? Do you have a recipe? or Process to share?

[@toddstropicals]

The seeds are used in soups and confections, the root is peeled, then either fried, stuffed, stewed, braised with meats. And can be pickled as well.

[@kimuseni]

Thanks

[@amaljohn8456]

Great video..my seeds just sprouted. Dnt know wheather the leafs gonna pop up properly.. Anyway nice info..one question.. Can we grow it from the root? If so i could borrow it from my my friend's garden.

[@toddstropicals]

Amal John Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@amaljohn8456]

Todd's Tropicals welcome

[@toddstropicals]

Amal John and yes as long as the growing tips of the tubers aren't broken they should grow....sorry I was half asleep earlier.

[@sureshchandra5147]

How many days pass a lotus plant have areal leafs and which kind fertilizer to give it plz guide

[@toddstropicals]

suresh chandra soon as they get 2-3 arial leaves start fertilizing. Every 21 days . I just use a 10-10-10 with mine.

[@RAJKUMAR-my6hq]

Do we have to keep it in sunlight after it have given a leaf

[@toddstropicals]

Oh yes lotus is a full sun plant

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Hey, I have bought a heater so I am hoping now that the temperature will be favourable for lotus.

[@toddstropicals]

Cool,good luck!

[@tomtinaclausen2672]

Hi there. I ordered 3 different types of lotus tubers last year and put it in a good size pot. The large lotus has a few flowers, the medium size one has kites of leaves but no flower and the miniature one died. My lotus is now dormant i think (there’s no more leaves for a couple months now). I wanted to transfer the big one to a bigger pot but not sure when i can do that. Would you show me when and how to do that? Thank you!

[@toddstropicals]

I will be replanting mine around the middle to end of February first of March. I only have three now myself, and may go down to two, they're a lot of work and I am getting old.

[@tomtinaclausen2672]

@@toddstropicals can you tell me when can i transfer it to a bigger pot?

[@DadePomsouvan]

What kind of soil do you use for them, clay soil? The seed pod is edible.

[@toddstropicals]

Dade Pomsouvan I just use a heavy topsoil is all and a shallow pan that can be placed in shallow water like a kiddie pool

[@DadePomsouvan]

Thanks bud!

[@toddstropicals]

Dade Pomsouvan and yes stems are edible on night blooming type, I've them. I will do a video how to plant the seed soon.

[@kalibre2171]

Hi if i have lotus in my pond with fish wat type fertilizer i can use for dont affect my fish?? Tanks

[@toddstropicals]

guppyfanatic I'd go for anything thats organic, and read the labels to see if its harmful usually nitrate build up is fish toxic. Actually the fish poop would be fertilizer. So maybe let the fish do the work for you.☺

[@TheBomberoman]

Hi, do you change the water in the pots?

[@toddstropicals]

I just put my house in and run till it's clear. If it needs it. Here in Florida evaporation happens and I do have to top tubs up.

[@andymalonzo4030]

Can I cut the tuber where with only one shoot? Or it is needed to cut in the end of the tuber?

[@toddstropicals]

Andy Malonzo I wouldn't cut the tuber at all if your going to plant it. If water gets in the hollow part of the tuber it makes them rot.

[@salmanmasood1860]

Hello, my lotus leaves r turning black and brown. It's seems it's dying. It was growing fine till past 2 weeks.should I change water?????helpppp

[@toddstropicals]

salman masood Actually reach into the soil and get a handful smell it and see if it has a rotten smell or a good smell, if the soil smells bad replant in new soil, if it doesn't smell bad cut back on fertilizer, sometimes too much fertilizer will cause this issue also or has in mine. Good luck and happy growing!

[@zhenl3029]

What mosquitoes control do you use? Why didn’t you showed on this video

[@toddstropicals]

I use both BTI dunks and floating aquatic plants like duck weed.

[@ankushsadhyeczechiaeurope1475]

I have lotus seeds, if anyone interested ping me.

[@sky.sky.1465]

I need it

[@arulmozin]

Very informative. I have one question..What are the colours in Lotus?

[@toddstropicals]

Pink white and yellow only

[@arulmozin]

@@toddstropicals Thank you!

[@toddstropicals]

Sure thing, anytime!

[@kennethstensrud669]

If one lives in a part of the world that has some silly rules about how to get tubers in to the country where you live, seeds is then the only option you'v got. Could you then suggest where to get seeds from?

[@toddstropicals]

Kenneth Stensrud I would try ebay maybe, you might get lucky and find a reputable dealer, other than that I have no idea, unless you can source them local through botanical suppliers in your country. Sorry I can't be of more help. Some countries laws are silly.

[@balis28]

Hi i am from india, i bought seeds feom amazon, i produced roots and shoots by keeping them in water. After roots, i repotted them in a water tub with 2 inch deep pot with soil and mannure. Am i doing right other than buying them on line. What extra i can do. I can wait for a year to bloom them. Do i need extra(more) soil

[@toddstropicals]

Depends on the size of the lotus and type, for smaller size and tropical types less soil is okay but for large tuber types like edible cultivars need deeper soil... Hope that helps, and good luck growing lotus, they're pretty easy.

[@RITURAJ-er4uj]

Which fertilizer is best for lotus plant.

[@toddstropicals]

Most here in the states use 10 10 10 or a special aquatic plant fertilser tablets. But just any water soluble fertilser made in a little paper pack will work.

[@shiro4212]

my lotus plant is only 5 months old and already blooming like crazy .. bloomed twice in 5 months but now its winter ..temp will be 8 c to 15 c so what you want me to do???

[@toddstropicals]

SUMIT THAKUR Well great it bloomed so good, if its going dormant just let it they do need a rest after a long bloom season, just keep it wet no fertilizer in dormancy and wait for signs that its waking back up.

[@tusharagrawal7263]

Have you planted that by seeds or by plant?

[@leociresi3246]

SUMIT THAKUR Bring it indoors if you can.

[@akashmehta5198]

You grow them from seeds or rhizomes reply.

[@thichvongco7697]

I just leave it outside during winter (Melbourne) and it will wake up again during in Spring season....

[@malsprower]

What is your soil mix? Mine keep melting

[@toddstropicals]

Just topsoil.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

My lotus pond is showing some sort of oily layer at the top of water...is it common??

[@toddstropicals]

Yeah you want to flush with fresh water till clear, if it keeps coming back check the soil (smell it) if it smells bad you may need to replant into new soil.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

@@toddstropicals thanks alot for your reply. I checked and it's not smelling bad. But I will do as u said and replace the water

[@quynhvo7165]

Hi I have a question I plant my lotus second year still not blooming all they do it leaf and I buy seed online amazon.so like you it a big mistake. Thank you so can you give more information about how to plant lotus.

[@toddstropicals]

The best thing to do is see if you can find a seller to buy tubers from that are ornamental free flowering cultivars.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Hi there i did as u said (flushed water and refilled with new water) and one of the pond was smelling funny and in that pond i had 2 seeds of lotus with some leaves and both seeds were soft and kind of rotten so i had to throw those. Now i have this big pond with 4 seeds left. I hope they do not turn the way other pond did.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Hi Todd, do u know why lotus leaf turn black and how can I prevent it

[@toddstropicals]

I've never had them do that, maybe too much fertilizer? Or the soil is bad and the roots are rotting.

[@toddstropicals]

Could be a fungus too.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

@@toddstropicals ok, Thanks. and is there some antifungal stuff that i can use which will kill fungi but not the plant?

[@zhenl3029]

What fertiliser do you use?

[@toddstropicals]

Any good 10 10 10 will do.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

By the way, did you had similar problems like I did.. raising soil up, bubbles, bad smell in pond etc

[@toddstropicals]

A long time ago, I just replanted them in fresh soil and no more problems.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

@@toddstropicals oh ok . and was there any difference between the two soil? eg, may be one soil was just supermarket garden soil and other one was clay soil etc..or did u use same soil

[@toddstropicals]

It was the same brand topsoil I always use which is all thats available here.

[@Crazyaboutpaper1]

what is the pot you have used and where to purchase it. Thanks.

[@toddstropicals]

It's just a kids pool, but any heavy tub or tank works best. I got it at Walmart, but any of the big box stores carry them.

[@Crazyaboutpaper1]

Thank you for the reply Mr.Todd .Enjoy watching your videos . as you mentioned the bowl lotus tubers are not plump enough to eat, please give some recommendations on which lotus to grow for tubers. Thanks.

[@jesingbhaigamit6989]

How it is pot size??

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Hello I talked to the botanical garden people in my city, so as i understand from them is that the roots and the seed are dying because they are not getting enough oxygen and they are rotting and making bubbles and the bad smell. I am trying to follow the botanical garden suggetions so that there is enough water circulation and enough oxygen but this batch may no survive so I have started today with new seeds. Hope all goes well with this one.

[@toddstropicals]

Oh good, all plant roots need oxygen is true.

[@ivy7985]

Thanks for your information. How to look after them in winter?

[@toddstropicals]

Nobody here sells them in winter, can look at online sellers but no sales till spring.

[@toddstropicals]

Ten mile creek nursery has a lot.

[@myfairyterracegarden]

Todd, I grow lotus in water tub , can I grow in soil

[@toddstropicals]

Not unless it's a pond.

[@myfairyterracegarden]

@@toddstropicals ok

[@adaml262]

How many inches of soil do you need in kiddie pools to grow lotus?

[@toddstropicals]

Depends on the lotus size, if it's a full size lotus you need at least 12 inches deep of soil and less for mod size and smaller lotus.

[@adaml262]

I’m growing the same variety in the video space lotus 36 and golden horse in a jade palace in a kiddie pool as well

[@toddstropicals]

Okay, from experience here, get a way bigger container for the space lotus... Seriously, and at least 12+ inches of soil.. For the bowl lotus about 6-8 inches deep of soil is fine.

[@adaml262]

@@toddstropicals thank you!

[@toddstropicals]

Sure thing man... Anytime.

[@RITURAJ-er4uj]

My lotus plant was now 1years old , but it didn't give flowers . I use fertilizer NPK:20:20:10 at interval of 20 days . Can you suggest some idea?

[@toddstropicals]

Some types will grow for one year and flower the following season.

[@toddstropicals]

And sometimes it's container size also, if the container is too small no flowers.

[@RITURAJ-er4uj]

@@toddstropicals actually my container. Capacity is 30L . Is it good for it or not.

[@RITURAJ-er4uj]

Nulombo nucifera is my lotus.

[@angelaho2194]

Enjoy your video a lot, thank you. Can you tell me how to get rid of the tiny little creature in the water of the lotus plant?

[@toddstropicals]

It depends on what the creatures are, if they're mosquito larvae BT dunks or biscuits also called mosquito dunks will work, just Google them. If they're something else and not harming the plant I wouldn't worry about them.

[@angelaho2194]

Todd's Tropicals they look like white dots, no tails swimming around in the water.... they look like some kind of mites maybe? Will the BT dunks kill them?

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

ooo ok. I did not know that. I understand, but I am bit confused now, i mean what should I do...it seems like the pond 2 is on its way like pond 1 :(

[@toddstropicals]

Maybe just be patient and see what happens.

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

Oh ok. I hope I don't loose my lotus. This is my first time growing lotus. So I am excited and nervous I suppose

[@TheSiapajadeh]

Have anyone ever told you that you sounded like Tom Hanks?

[@toddstropicals]

Yes a long time ago someone did.

[@RITURAJ-er4uj]

I pot lotus in 70 Litre gallon and plant's age is 1year , how much I add npk 19 19 19 fertilizer?

[@toddstropicals]

Couple teaspoon is all. Every 21 days.

[@andymalonzo4030]

When will a lotus bloom if planted as tuber?

[@toddstropicals]

Yes

[@therisinggarden5928]

Can lotuses survive with 5 hours of sunshine?

[@toddstropicals]

Typically I prefer 6-8 hours the blooms won't stay open that long with that little of light.

[@inaravena7558]

Helloo can I grow my lotus to full bloom without soil?

[@toddstropicals]

No, they need soil to anchor their tubers to bloom.

[@andymalonzo4030]

The seeds just came and i drop them in water to germinate and I can see some green sprouts coming. Do you think they will do well?

[@toddstropicals]

andrei malonzo They should, and do sprout quite readily or did for me, the germination rate for mine wasnt all to good only 4 of 20 seed sprouted and grew, but with no bloom and 2 years of growth we decided to eat them.

[@andymalonzo4030]

Todd's Tropicals do you live in a tropical country?

[@toddstropicals]

andrei malonzo subtropic..Tampa Florida

[@andymalonzo4030]

Todd's Tropicals oh okay

[@andymalonzo4030]

I hope that I can make my lotus flower.

[@weirdangel4025]

I had asked the question. thanx for the answer. can u plz show how to divide or harvest lotus roots?

[@toddstropicals]

Sima Rajbanshi I sure will do that, I will be harvesting for food soon and dividing and replant.

[@weirdangel4025]

that would b great oh ur plants are so healthy. I just got 34arial leaves and rest floating.

[@toddstropicals]

Sima Rajbanshi Thats good, go ahead and fertilize at 1/2 strength and increase full after 5 or 6 leaves are standing. And full sun is important for blooms too.

[@weirdangel4025]

I live in tropics so I provide a lil bit shade at12o clock or els the leaves tend to burn.

[@upendramallik1236]

Lotus leaf kitne din ke bad pani se upar uth jayega?

[@toddstropicals]

Sorry I don't understand your language.

[@mahalakshmi2379]

I saw something like just stem growing

[@jasonzachary7691]

Unfortunately I can't find lotus seed or tuber at local stores (north carolina) :( I need some help

[@hitchyourwagon4720]

Jason Zachary Feng - order online I have had good results from Pond Megastore.

[@toddstropicals]

Ten mile creek nursery is good also

[@shwetakuvalekar8691]

the second pond starting to smell funny and getting rise in soil. seems like it is following 1st pond. i am suspecting it has to do with the soil because this soil is typical soil that i found in supermarket and has decomposed organic matter in it. the first pond's 2 plants died and now second pond seems like on the same journey..I do not know what to do. I have taken out 2 plants out of the pond and kept in just water in a fresh pond without water for the time being. as the leaves start to turn black

[@toddstropicals]

Don't feel bad I am going to have to replant some of mine also. Actually probably all of them except my new one.

[@nailogisback6475]

This helped a lot brought mine on line 😫 but they’re growing

[@scarahscare3147]

If you use etsy you would have better luck buying seeds online because other people will review the company and let you know if it's a scam or not.

[@dilipkale5082]

Sir, how many plants we should grow in one tub ?

[@toddstropicals]

I only grow one type per tub.

[@dilipkale5082]

@@toddstropicals thanks

[@toddstropicals]

Sure thing, glad to help!

[@helly31]

and how do you spell the thing you sue Against mosquitoes?

[@truongbuugiam405]

How can I mix soil for Lotus

[@Lejakryna]

How can you keep water clear sir? do i need to add some sand or gravel on top of clay to keep water not cloudy?

[@toddstropicals]

Oh I don't worry about it. It eventually settles.

[@dilipkale5082]

Sir what is the dia.& Depth of tub, ht. Of soil ?

[@toddstropicals]

I never measured it, it's just a kiddie pool it's maybe 4-5 foot diameter and 6-8 inches deep.

[@toddstropicals]

The soil level is quite high with only 2 inches of water above it. So two inches from the top of the pool

[@dilipkale5082]

Thnks