Nelumbo nucifera

Marcel, I would wait until closer to the spring to start germination, since there will be a lot more sunlight and warmth. I have one seed that just germinated, but since I have quite a few other seeds, I am just trying one out now to see how it does. Good luck! 😆

Well, gotta be patient so waiting for a Spring then!

Thanks again 🙂

Hmmm

something similar appeared here one day as well....

I guess somebody wants us all to build little ponds-lol

Great link here with good pics http://unusualplants.net/forums/threads/lotus-nelumbo.223/
Scroll down for the pic of transparent bucket of water.

I've got 2 ponds, one shallow and one deep (used for irrigation, so water levels fluctuate wildly)
Since water levels need to be fairly constant, I'm gonna start them in a bucket of water with clay on the bottom until I figure out how much water height variation they can handle.

Thrilled that these can handle -40C/-40F :clown:

I lose lots of fish annually to Kingfisher, Herons and Osprey. 👿

Wonder if my blue/red light thingy would be enough light to start them now...
not my pic --> http://www.growlight.cn/144W-grow-light.asp

Barb

There's a river near, so I could plant some of them there, but I'm afraid they take over 😆

but I'm afraid they take over

Invasive? oh oh.
But wouldn't they be all over the place already with -40 hardiness?

Barb

Hmmm

something similar appeared here one day as well....

I guess somebody wants us all to build little ponds-lol

😆

I was about to give up on them when I found out that they refuse to germinate. Few hours later one seed surprised me! 😀

Do you overwinter them outside in the pond or bring them inside for the first winter? Any tips?

I have been soaking my seeds -noticed one sprouted yesterday.

After 10 days from germination:

Guys, what do I do to overwinter this plant? I'm gonna plant it in container filled with 1/3 water and keep outdoor as we have hot summers.

Congrats marceli.
I simply haven't had time to even think about starting mine.

Maybe Cameron will chime in here re winter.

In the meantime this may help:
http://www.colowatergardensociety.org/files/ItemFileA70.pdf

Barb

Mine
About 2 days to start to pop-but only if the ends are sanded enough.

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I planted it in the mud though it wasn't easy. Here's what it looks like now, plus my reflection in the water 😆

The second seed were stubborn, so I gave up on it and throw it into bucket filled with water and placed in the warmest spot outdoor I have, without changing water.
After one week:

Conclusion: water and temp needs to be very warm. Changing water everyday is not necessary.

Looks familiar..

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