How to germinate lotus

1. Microdermabrasion

What this does is enlarge the gap, giving the seed a larger contact surface with water, so that the seed will swell. Its seed shell is very hard, especially the aged seeds, so it is best to make a small indentation in it before soaking it in water. One end of the seed is relatively pointed, while the other end is the opposite. You can grind the concave end on a rough stone, or use a sharp tool to cut off a little bit of the skin, but be careful not to damage the seed meat inside, and do not remove the entire shell directly.

2. Soaking in water

After grinding the skin, place the seeds in water at 20 to 40 degrees. The water does not need to be too deep, just enough to cover the seeds. It is best to change the water two to three times a day, and it will germinate in just two days. After five days, the bud can grow to 1 cm, and after another five days, it can grow very long.

3. See the Light

After the buds grow out, you can expose them to the sun, which is very helpful for their growth. Leaves will grow after about 3-5 days. Their stems will grow all the way to the water surface, and then the leaves will float on the water surface. This is called floating leaves. During this process, it must be given sufficient sunlight so that it can grow quickly. The water temperature should be kept between 20 and 25 degrees. The speed of its growth is closely related to the temperature.

4. Repotting

Wait until the first leaf floats up, the second bud grows longer, and its roots are two to four centimeters long, then you can plant it in a pot. The soil should be prepared in advance. Just use very ordinary soil, and then add a little cake fertilizer into it. This can be purchased on the market. Then fill it with water that has been dried in advance. If it is unclean water, it needs to be dried in the sun for one to three days first. Then stir the soil and water to remove the floating impurities. After one or two days, pour out the water on the surface, leaving only the wet soil. Then add the drying water. Half a day later, plant the seeds that have grown leaves and let the leaves float on top.

Note: It usually doesn’t take two months for it to grow out. It should be placed in a place where it can receive light all year round. In summer, it is best to use a shelter to block the light to avoid sunburn.