Mixed Colour Lotus Seeds for Planting

Scarify seeds: Gently sand or nick the hard seed coat before sowing to aid germination.
Soak seeds: Soak scarified seeds in warm water (approx. 24–48 hours) until they swell and sprout. Change water daily to ensure oxygenation.
Initial germination: Allow seeds to sprout in shallow water or warm container until small leaves / roots appear.
Transplant: Transfer seedlings carefully into a wide, heavy-soil container (clay or aquatic soil) submerged in water — roots/rhizomes under soil, leaves allowed to float or rise above water. Maintain water depth as recommended (see below).

Use wide, shallow containers or pond beds rather than deep narrow pots — lotus roots need horizontal space to spread.
Avoid light, sandy soil — use heavy aquatic soil or clay to prevent soil from floating and clouding water.
For quicker germination — scarify the seed coat carefully before soaking.
Maintain full sun exposure to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.
Ensure stable water levels — if using a container on a balcony, regularly top up evaporated water to keep lotus healthy.