Nelumbo lutea American water lotus (Nelumbonaceae)

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Nelumbo lutea
American water lotus
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The Nelumbo lutea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachusetts to Minnesota, Nebraska and Louisiana. It is a member of the Nelumbonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American water lotus. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. pentapentala. Nelumbium luteum

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Latin Name:  Nelumbo lutea
Common Name:  American water lotus
Family:  Nelumbonaceae
Author:  (Willd.)Pers.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Ponds, slow streams and estuaries[43]. This species is almost extinct in the wild[213].

Propagation Notes: Seed - file the seed across its centre, being very careful not to damage the flesh of the seed, and soak in warm water, changing the water twice a day until signs of germination are seen, which should be within 3 - 4 weeks at 25°c. Plant in individual pots just covered in water and increase the depth as the plant grows. Division in spring as the plant comes into growth. Be very careful, the plants deeply resent root disturbance[200].

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