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re: Lotus
> From: AVukich at aol_com
> Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 05:20:20 EST
>
> While I can't say I've germinated lotus from the dried pods sold in florists
> shops and craft stores I have germinated seeds from seed suppliers.The seed
> coats are very hard so one must nick or file the seed coat until you see a
> lighter area beneath the seed coat.This will allow for absrption of water.I
> potted the seeds in individual 3 inch pots with a soil based mix and put them
> in a heated (to 80 degrees) fish tankundeer flourescents...they grew within 3
> days. > Anton
Thanks. I knew the seeds would have to be scarified, but I wasn't sure
what to expect. So if they grow, how long before they outgrow a 20
gallon aquarium? I guess eventually they would be transplanted into a
very large pot of muck instead of an aquarium plant.
Best regards,
Bob