lotus leaves turning black

[backyardponder]

Well, my lotus plants made it through the cold snap.  They look like they are all growing. The problem is that the baby leaves turn black as soon as they start opening. All three are potted in pots outside the pond, in full sun. I potted them using store bought well-composted manure and topsoil.  Added some Osmocote.
They have healthy looking growth tips.  Could they still be recovering from the cold weather? They were covered when it went down to 30's (we had some nights with 20's).  Now it's been warm, highs in the 70-80's and lows in the 50-60's.

Eija

[backyardponder]

bump

[Dave in Michigan]

Eija,

I was hoping for some answers too because my lotuses are doing exactly the same thing as yours. From other emails from people I was communicating with, they told me that it might be the weather got them so confused (I am in SE Michigan). They say just keep them but when the weather gets hot, they might continue to grow.

Also, if the tuber is firm, it should still be fine. If it soft and show sign of rotting, maybe it is gone.   

[backyardponder]

Thanks Dave,
My tubers look really good, firm and fat.   I'll give them more time. This is my first year with lotus, so I really want them to do well. 
Eija

[CT]

Mine do that until it gets really sunny and hot. I bet they are ok

[tranquility]

Sorry guys...I've never had it happen so I can't positively answer your question...but, just guessing it is probably due to the colder temps you had.... you'll just have to wait and see.....
Lawanna

[Joyce]

Ditto what everyone else said.
A few of mine did that, now have new, healthy leaves up.

[backyardponder]

Thank you Joyce!
That really made me feel better

Eija

[happyoutsidegirl]

So far mine have shot up to the top but haven't uncurlled except my little Joyce that I'm keeping in the house tell all is safe. I'm guessing the plants know it's still a bit to cold to unfurll??? We are saposto get into the 70's buy 70