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Bring beauty and calm to your space with Open Mouth Bonsai Lotus Seeds, a compact variety known for its water lily–style blooms and unique open-petal appearance. These mini Lotus plants are ideal for small ponds, patio bowls, balcony water gardens, and decorative containers.
The compact growth habit makes them perfect for limited spaces while still delivering brilliant colors, smooth petals, and attractive foliage. They thrive in full sun and warm water conditions, producing elegant summer blooms.
As Non-GMO aquatic seeds, they offer dependable germination when properly prepared and are suitable for growers of all experience levels.
Produces compact Bonsai-sized Lotus blooms
Distinctive “open mouth” petal shape
Perfect for small ponds, patio bowls, and containers
Beginner-friendly aquatic plant
Long-lasting summer flowering
Common Name: Bonsai Lotus
Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera (Miniature variety)
Seed Type: Aquatic Flowering
Color: Varies by bloom (typically pink, white, or mixed tones)
Growth Habit: Perennial
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Height: 8–16 inches (miniature size)
Ideal Use: Patio Bowls, Water Gardens, Ponds, Container Aquatics
Water Requirement: High (aquatic-growing plant)
Soil Preference: Heavy clay or aquatic soil
Heirloom: Yes
Non-GMO: Yes
Growth Difficulty: Moderate
Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
Preparation: File or scarify the outer seed coat until the inside layer is slightly visible.
Soaking: Place seeds in warm water, changing the water daily until sprouting begins.
Planting: Transfer sprouted seeds to clay or aquatic soil in a container placed under shallow water.
Spacing: One seed per pot for best growth.
Sunlight: Provide full sun for strong blooms and rapid leaf growth.
Growth: Increase water depth as floating leaves develop.
Care: Keep water clean and avoid disturbing the tuber once established.
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