Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Use a wide, non-draining container or pond area
Fill with heavy clay soil or loam soil; avoid potting mix
Plant lotus tubers horizontally with the growing tip slightly above the soil
Add 2 to 4 inches of water above the soil surface
Keep water warm and stable during the growing season
Fertilize with aquatic plant fertilizer after new growth appears
Remove yellow or dead leaves regularly
Maintain full sun and warm temperatures for best blooming
Protect from frost in cold climates by moving containers indoors or storing tubers
Divide and repot tubers every few years if overcrowded
Harvest seeds or tubers only after the plant has matured