Momo Botan Lotus
(Nelumbo nucifera "momo botan")
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Momo Botan Lotus
(Nelumbo nucifera "momo botan")
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Orange, Red, Yellow
Water Conditions
55-80° F, pH 6.0-9.0
Max. Size
4'
Family
Nelumbonaceae
Lighting
High
Propagation
Rhizome
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Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Orange, Red, Yellow
Water Conditions
55-80° F, pH 6.0-9.0
Max. Size
4'
Family
Nelumbonaceae
Lighting
High
Propagation
Rhizome
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
All Asia lotus varieties available today are hybrid variations of Nelumbo nucifera. The "Momo botan" is a miniature lotus that grows 12-15" leaves, and stands between 2' and 4' tall. The flowers on this lotus are "double flowers" resembling peonies. Momo botan translates to like a peach colored peony. This plant is highly invasive under proper conditions; be careful to keep all roots contained in the pond. The flowers measure 5-6" with 106-118 petals, giving it the pronounced double effect. They have very deep rosy-pink petals, yellowing towards their bases.
The "Momo botan's" flowers remain open for several days longer than most lotus, as well as remaining open later into the day. An extra-long blooming season is another bonus to this miniature lotus. The "Momo botan" will also thrive in tubs and kettles in the full sun. They are good for small container gardens such as a half oak barrel or in small ponds. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 20 gallons or more, in 2-18" of water.
If your lotus is already potted and has been wintered inside, in the spring, set it out on your porch in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lotus pot to your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock.
If possible, do not allow water to sit on the surface of the leaves; this will create burns. After a rain shower, tip leaves to allow water to run off them. Lotus leaves naturally repel water, but sometimes rain can puddle in the center. Lotus should be repotted every 3 to 5 years to maintain proper growth. The smaller the pot, the more often it will need to be repotted.
Our lotus plants are shipped as a bare root tuber with no leaves. The approximate shipping size of the tuber is 2" to 4". Plant new tubers in pots and place in pond when water temperature has reached at least 70°F. Zones 5-11.
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Additional Product Information
Potting procedure:Whether you have a new arrival or a mature lotus that needs repotting, the procedure is the same.
Get the largest round rubber or plastic pot you can find. Ideally, the pot will have at least an 18-inch diameter and be 6-inches deep. Square containers can cause the plant to die if a tuber gets crunched into a corner during high growth periods.
Lotus plants are strong growers, so make sure there are no drain holes in the container that would allow roots to get out.
Lotus can quickly rot in organically rich soil so it is best to use clay soil or potting mix made especially for pond plants.
Add soil until it is about 3" deep in the lotus container. GENTLY pick up lotus tuber, as damaging the new shoots can quickly kill a lotus. The tuber should ideally be white to gray in color and be very firm to the touch. Hairy roots and new shoots will grow from either end. If leaves and/or pads are attached, trim back most of them. Gently place tuber on top of soil, taking care not to damage the new shoots. Slowly add more soil (again being careful of new shoots) until about 1" of soil is over the tuber.
At this point, if you have really sticky clay soil, you can place the lotus in the pond. If you don't have sticky clay, you'll want to add a layer of pea gravel otherwise the tuber will quickly float out of the soil. You may even carefully put a rock on top of the tuber as long as it doesn't damage the new shoots.
If your pond is not yet warm enough (approximately 70°F), you can use dechlorinated water from your house to fill the pot to the rim. The lotus can remain in that container, in the sun, until your pond temperature becomes warm enough.
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Customer Testimonials
Johann Stoessel
Oklahoma City , OK
I have one planted in a 21" plastic pot, buried in a flowerbed. There is approximately 4-6" of water from the dirt level to the top of the pot. It is wonderful, and averages 12-15 blooms per year. Gets about 4-6 hours of sunlight here in Oklahoma City. It didn't get enough sun in the pond, so I moved it. It is now three years old and I love it!
I have one planted in a 21" plastic pot, buried in a flowerbed. There is approximately 4-6" of water from the dirt level to the top of the pot. It is wonderful, and averages 12-15 blooms per year. Gets about 4-6 hours of sunlight here in Oklahoma City. It didn't get enough sun in the pond, so I moved it. It is now three years old and I love it!
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