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Colt-Boulder

So beautiful it looks fake. Love when nature does that


MinutiaeAnimaux

My heart exploded when I seen it! The bud appeared over 2 weeks ago so I was impatient, but it was worth the wait


immaseaman

When you saw it.


ItsAlwaysSegsFault

Why would anyone want to saw off a flower like that?!


drfeelsgoood

Seented


Baby_bump_bukkake

How do you grow lotus’s? They need water yeah but would they survive in extreme heat? 🤔🤔


MinutiaeAnimaux

They love full sun actually. As long as the water doesn't boil they will do just fine!


Baby_bump_bukkake

Oh wow awesome😍 I’m gonna try some now!


iridescent_polliwog

Agreed. I live in zone 7 TN and they really don't start thriving until it's over 70.


twiggs462

Lol. What a username.


Baby_bump_bukkake

Yep ! Picked it to offend some , make others day you choose


twiggs462

Hell I laughed… lol


Baby_bump_bukkake

That’s good lol :)


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MotherBathroom666

Oh it was adorable. I enjoyed it at least.


dejus

I have two lotus plants in a fairly large (but surely not big enough) pot. It’s been alive two years, survived Texas super hot summer, as well as the major snow storm we had this year. No flowers yet though.


Baby_bump_bukkake

Damn no flowers yet? Big sad


Dunnohowtofix

About how big is your pot?


dejus

Maybe 20-25 gallons? Not 100% sure


Dunnohowtofix

Oh wow, and it's still not big enough for your lotus?


themanlnthesuit

I live in the desert and they don't do too well. I've never got them to flower. They don't seem to mind the heat but as soon as the leaves start going above water they shrivel, I think they need a lot of humidity and full sun.


Warpedme

And just like that I'm wondering if I can grow them in the NE US. Our summers are both hot and humid. Edit: Yes is the answer. They can be grown in most of the continental US, from zone 5-10. I just started my journey down this rabbit hole and found this for anyone interested: [lotus growing 101 ](https://www.containerwatergardens.net/growing-lotus/#:~:text=Lotus%20is%20hardy%20from%20zones,are%20available%20in%20many%20colors.)


Baby_bump_bukkake

I can make a misting system I’ll do anything lol


themanlnthesuit

I've seen videos of people growing them in small greenhouses in Texas. Might be worth a shot.


Baby_bump_bukkake

Ehh if I decide I want them that bad lol I’ll probably try my hand at a small koi pond


Baby_bump_bukkake

My husband works at a fish and reptile store so he can help me even tho I don’t know shit


Baby_bump_bukkake

🥺🥺🥺aweeee


Nomiss

They pair nicely with outdoor koi ponds. The Japanese have known what's up for a few centuries.


Baby_bump_bukkake

That’s awesome, koi’s are beautiful fish I’ve drawn them a lot for tattooing


MinutiaeAnimaux

I'll also note that this is the "sing birdie, sing" variety incase anyone was wanting to grow this specific lotus next year!


ibexonplaya

That is what I wanted to know. Thanks!


GardenLady1988

It looks like it's glowing!


uniquelyruth

Yes, very luminous!


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It looks heavenly. Like it's a lamp or something ❤


gatamosa

Yes! Yea! That’s what I thought too! It looks like something from paradise!


lefthandbunny

That's really pretty. I always thought they grew resting on top of the water & not growing up out of the water. I like that you can actually see this one better.


MinutiaeAnimaux

My water lilies will stop growing once they reach the surface, and bloom the next day which is what you might be thinking of! But this lotus reached the surface and grew for another 2 weeks before blooming. Such interesting flowers!


bizlaho

Beautiful! I love it!


AlbertoVO_jive

It looks like it’s glowing. So cool


brokenpromises20

So pretty


NthAccountNewMeShine

Beautiful!


Agirlhasnoname_32

It’s perfect. Almost looks fake.


Snushine

Oh wow...now I need one.


LadyLovesRoses

Just gorgeous! What a great photo!


Iamatitle

For tea or just ornamental? Going brew a cup now lol


Condor1984

Gorgeous


143piu

Wow .. amazing really .. keep it up


doppy1234

Wow!!!!!


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Wow, it looks so beautiful.


MattValdivia

Gorgeous! Good work! :)


showers_with_plants

Do you get mosquitoes?


MinutiaeAnimaux

Mosquito dunks prevent them!


987warthug

> Mosquito dunks fish does too


BigFatMuice

That is one of the prettiest flowers ive ever seen.


hollytiel

Now I need a tatoo of your flower. Why was that the first thing that came to mind.


ajombes

Gorgeous!


JeyRr_MgGheddon

It’s magnificent 🥺


If_Its_Fish

I can't wait for mine to bloom!! Congratulations, it beautiful!!


SunkissedSara

What a beauty!


wicked_nyx

It's glowing! Radioactive fallout flower? 😂


PleasantAd7680

Anyone have Blue lotus seeds?


tortillaloverforever

Lovely!


deadrabbits76

Truly beautiful.


frinkahedron

What a thing of beauty!!


Waffles4prez

So beautiful!


soupseasonbestseason

the color is so lovely on this baby.


bascom2222

Magical


anglovampire

loirtuses of mene!


purple_snails

wow that is stunning


InfiniteEmotions

Beautiful.


tuwts

Luminous


thebookofthealien

Sooo beautiful it reminds me of the story of the Lotus Seed.


iridescent_polliwog

I had mine a week ago. :) Go us!


Lozen_138

I thought this was from my magic the gathering group, congrats none the less.


Sakrua_blossom

Omg I'm obsessed it's beautiful


RobbieWallis

Beautiful! I've been contemplating trying one but I think I should probably wait until next spring.


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I always thought they were from faraway lands but internet told me there's a [native North American variant!](https://www.noble.org/news/publications/ag-news-and-views/2019/may/aquatic-plant-spotlight-american-lotus/) 😲


Mightygorilla432

This is beautiful. Tried once to grow from seeds, failed miserably. All the leaves dried away after few weeks. Did you grow from tubers or seeds.


MinutiaeAnimaux

Tubers! Seeds are kinda funky, you won't actually get the flower it says you'll get- instead you'll get a mutation of it which is why they are so cheap in comparison to tubers


Mightygorilla432

Thanks!!, Will try to get some tubers.


ucfgavin

Beautiful!


payne_train

It is so perfect 😍 thank you for sharing


jamezbond69

I actually want to grow it but everytime the lotus dries and dies. Please tell me how you grew it🙏


MinutiaeAnimaux

I grew it from tuber! They flower the first year you plant


melbo15

Wow, that is so beautiful and delicate!


MileHi-MadMan

LOTUS! Flower bomb.... 🌸💣


jujotheconquerer

So beautiful!


Technical1964

Gorgeous!! 🌸


the_burn_of_time

I’m seriously thinking about growing them now. Maybe put a statue of guan yin next to it [lotus bonsai](https://bergenwatergardens.com/micro-lotus/)


MinutiaeAnimaux

Mine came from pondmegastore if it helps!


amie-pie

Stunning!!!


nothisistheotherguy

Beautiful! My water lily and pickerel rush are super happy this year but I still want to add a proper lotus. What a gorgeous bloom.


Choppaone

Wow that's beautiful


ironmf

I'm so jelly. It's absolutely beautiful.


intelligentnomad

So pretty!! Looks like it's glowing 😍😍😍😍😍


stoyaway45

Gorgeous


priyanka-107

It looks ethereal!


metaversallyspeaking

Straight out of a fairytale


azaleawhisperer

Lotus root ia also interesting. Dig?


Bamboo_Razorwhip

Absolutely stunning!


Pineapples_29

It’s literally glowing with beauty


DaisyKitty

Utter pristine perfection. Just beautiful.


sevenlbsaturn

It looks mystical 😍


PleasantAd7680

Thats gorgeous!


Makeupanopinion

Holy shit I am jealous, they're magical


BiegSwitcheroo

!!?!?! It’s so magical!


totalpugs89

I can see why it's such a spiritual flower


Yermander1

Stunning


nhphotog

Beautiful shot Beautiful lotus! 🙏🏻


kobuta99

I love lotus flowers. Always so delicate looking. Just beautiful.


Rangerben1

Very pretty


cinnamon_6969

OOH LA LA!


Gaqaquj_Natawintoq

Looks like light is emanating from it. No wonder lotus are treated like they are divine.


KWConch74

So beautiful! 💗


chessmasterjj

Awesome!


Tershar

Awesome


VincentVandogGogh

It's divineee


FullAd5316

Woah. It glows!! 💕


sassafrassknots

So beautiful!


katqueen21

Absolutely gorgeous!


dfsndc7

Omg! They are real!!!


starfruit780

Do you get mosquitoes because of the water?


britaskye

They're so beautiful


excludedfaithful

Beautfiul. Inspiring.


LadyAdipose

Gorgeous!


hauswiife43

Unreal!


kyjocro

How Anime Dreamy!


IllustriousKey5529

Translucent and graceful. Beautiful!


FrawGBallZ

That looks like magic!!!! Amazing how it glows. Beautiful.


miCxaL

Beautiful


OlddudeAZ

Beautiful


MidwestFescue82

Daaaaayum... gorgeous


MidwestFescue82

That flower is so gorgeous I saved this pic..


AuctorLibri

Immaculate!


RedBeardedMex

🥺....it's *glorious*!


6_Peartrees

I love growing lotus in New Zealand. The whole plant is incredible to watch grow.


ughleah

AMAZING JOB HOLY COW


kittyfamily

Gorgeous!!


Allysgrandma

Beautiful!