Choose a suitable container or pond with still water
Use heavy loam soil or aquatic planting medium
Plant lotus tubers in spring after frost risk passes
Place the tuber horizontally with the growing tip slightly exposed
Cover the tuber lightly with soil
Add water slowly until it is a few inches above the soil
Keep the plant in full sun for at least 6 hours daily
Maintain warm water and avoid cold drafts
Fertilize lightly with aquatic plant fertilizer after growth begins
Remove yellow or damaged leaves as needed
Keep the water level consistent as the plant grows
Repot or divide the plant when it becomes crowded
Harvest flowers or seed pods only when fully mature